10g to 1kg Calendula Officinalis Pacific Beauty

Calendula officinalis seeds, particularly the Calendula Pacific Beauty Orange, are popular for their vibrant double orange flowers and ease of cultivation. Here’s a detailed overview:

Description Calendula officinalis

• Appearance: Calendula ‘Orange King’ features brilliant orange double flowers on bright green foliage, reaching a height of 45-60 cm (approximately 18-24 inches).
• Uses: These flowers are ideal for borders, cut flower arrangements, and as companion plants in vegetable gardens due to their ability to attract beneficial insects like bees and hoverflies, which help control pests such as aphids.

Growing Instructions

• Sowing Time: Seeds can be sown outdoors from April to May or late August to September. For earlier blooms, start indoors from March to April.
• Sowing Depth: Plant seeds about 0.5 cm (1/4 inch) deep, either directly in the soil or in pots for later transplanting.
• Spacing: Thin seedlings to ensure they are spaced 30 cm (12 inches) apart once established.
• Watering: Keep the soil moderately moist until plants are established; then water as needed.

Care Tips

• Light Requirements: Calendula prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade.
• Flowering Period: Blooms typically occur from June to October, with flowering starting about 8-10 weeks after spring sowing.
• Maintenance: Regular deadheading encourages continuous blooming. The plants are also known for self-seeding, making them easy to grow year after year without much care.

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