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Produces cheerful yellow, orange, and golden flowers that brighten garden spaces.
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Marigold-Type Heirloom Calendula (Calendula officinalis) is an attractive annual flowering plant known for its bright yellow, orange, and golden blooms. Commonly called pot marigold, it adds seasonal color to flower beds, garden borders, and containers. Calendula grows well in cool to mild weather with full sun and fertile, well-drained soil.
Produces cheerful yellow, orange, and golden flowers that brighten garden spaces.
An open-pollinated flowering plant suitable for traditional home gardens and seasonal flower displays.
Its nectar-rich flowers can attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial garden insects.
Suitable for flower beds, borders, containers, and cottage-style garden plantings.
| Scientific Name | Calendula officinalis |
| Common Name | Pot Marigold; Calendula |
| Plant Family | Asteraceae |
| Seed Type | Heirloom Flower Seeds |
| Plant Type | Annual Flowering Plant |
| Flower Colors | Yellow, Orange, and Golden |
| Growth Habit | Upright, Bushy, and Branching |
| Plant Height | Approximately 12–24 inches, depending on variety |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Generally Zones 2–11 as an annual |
| Planting Season | Spring or fall, depending on local climate |
| Germination Time | Approximately 7–14 days |
| Germination Temperature | Approximately 60–70°F (16–21°C) |
| Sunlight | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Soil Requirements | Fertile, well-drained soil |
| Watering | Moderate watering; keep soil evenly moist during establishment |
| Blooming Season | Spring through fall in suitable climates |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 8–12 inches |
| Uses | Flower Beds, Borders, Containers, and Cottage Gardens |
Grow Marigold-Type Heirloom Calendula for cheerful yellow, orange, and golden flowers. These easy-to-grow annuals add seasonal beauty to flower beds, borders, and containers. Provide suitable sunlight, well-drained soil, and regular care for healthy plants and attractive blooms.
Find helpful information about calendula flower colors, edible petals, and growing conditions.
Calendula petals from correctly identified, organically grown plants are commonly used as edible garnishes and in herbal preparations. They can add color to salads, soups, and other dishes. Use only flowers grown without unsuitable pesticides and avoid consuming them if you have a known allergy to plants in the daisy family.
Calendula generally performs best in cool to mild weather. High temperatures can reduce flowering and cause plants to decline. In warmer climates, sow seeds during cooler seasons and provide partial afternoon shade when needed.
Allow some calendula flowers to mature fully on the plant. After the petals fade, the seed heads develop curved, dry seeds. Collect them when they turn brown and dry, then separate and store the seeds in a cool, dry place in a labeled airtight container. Open-pollinated plants can produce seeds for future planting, although cross-pollination may affect offspring characteristics.