100g Calendula Officinalis Pacific Beauty Apricot Seeds:

100g Calendula Officinalis Pacific Beauty

Calendula officinalis Mix: commonly known as pot marigold or common marigold, is an annual flowering plant with bright yellow to orange daisy-like blooms. The variety “Pacific Beauty” is known for its large, double flowers in shades of yellow, orange, and apricot, often with long stems, making them suitable for cutting.

Key Features of Calendula Officinalis “Pacific Beauty”:

• Blooming Season: Calendula flowers throughout the summer and fall, and can be prolific in cooler climates.
• Flower Colors: “Pacific Beauty” offers a range of colors, including yellow, orange, and apricot.
• Growing Habit: It’s a hardy annual, reaching heights of 12-24 inches (30-60 cm).
• Edible Flowers: Calendula petals are edible and can be used as a garnish, added to salads, or used as a color substitute for saffron.
• Uses: Beyond their beauty, calendula flowers have been used traditionally for medicinal purposes, including wound healing, and can be used as a natural dye.
• Attracts Pollinators: Calendula flowers attract butterflies and other pollinators.

Growing Conditions:

• Soil: Calendula thrives in well-draining, rich soil.
• Sunlight: Prefers full sun, but can tolerate partial shade.
• Watering: Needs moist, well-draining soil, especially during germination.
• Hardiness: Calendula is relatively hardy and can tolerate light frost.

Planting and Care:

• Direct Sow: Calendula can be directly sown in the garden after the last frost.
• Spacing: Thin seedlings to 6-12 inches apart once they have their first true leaves.
• Deadheading: Deadheading spent flowers encourages continuous blooming.