Calendula Seeds - Sunset Bluff

$500
Drought Tolerant Easy to Grow Edible Flower Seeds Frost Hardy Pollinator Friendly Suitable for Containers

Average Seed Count: 25

Calendula Officinalis. 1 1/2–3" blooms with bi-colored petals. Petals feature a soft apricot front with a darker back.

Edible Flowers: Petals of the flowers can be used fresh or dried in "flower confetti," soups, soufflés, rice dishes, baked goods, and to garnish desserts. Calendula is a popular choice for brightening up salad mix. Flavor is tangy and slightly bitter. Remove the petals from the flower base before consuming as the base can be quite bitter.

Calendula officinalis

Details:

  • Life Cycle: Annual
  • Days to Maturity: 50-55
  • Light: Full Sun and Part Shade
  • Plant Spacing: 6-12"
  • Plant Height: 18-24"

Sowing Info:

  • Seed Depth: 1/4"
  • Days to Germination: 7-14 days at 70°F (21°C)

Growing Info

Direct seed (recommended) - After danger of frost, sow at a depth of 1/4". Make 2-3 successive sowings 2-3 weeks apart for continuous blooms from summer to heavy frost. Transplant - Sow 4-5 weeks before planting out.