Balls Improved Orange Calendula (Calendula officinalis)
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basic information
Balls Improved Orange Calendula (Calendula officinalis) adds a cheerful burst of bright orange blooms to gardens, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies. Its flowers are edible, often used to garnish salads or infuse oils for skincare. In the garden, it serves as a natural pest repellent, helping to protect nearby plants. The blooms also make lovely cut flowers for simple arrangements.
Seed Count
250 SEEDS
Open Pollinated
YES
Pollinator Friendly
NO
Heirloom
YES
Untreated
YES
Non-GMO
YES
How To Grow
GROWER TIP: Calendula doesn’t particularly need any seed prep prior to sowing. They can be started indoors or started directly outdoors as well. Just provide sun and warmth, water daily and you’re golden.
SEED PREP
No prep needed
SOWING DEPTH
1/16" under
LIGHT PREFERENCE
Full Sun
SOIL CONDITIONS
Adaptable
MOISTURE NEEDS
Water daily
GERMINATION
7 to 10 days
PLANT HEIGHT
12" to 24” tall
PLANT WIDTH
12" spread
PLANT SPACING
12” to 18” apart.
CUT FLOWER
YES
FLOWER SIZE
2.5” to 3”
SEASON
Annual
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calendula officinalis
DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Easy to germinate.
FLOWER COLOR
Orange
