• Yellow Calendula Flower Seeds for Planting
  • Yellow Calendula Flowers Blooming in Garden
  • Yellow Calendula Flower Garden Display
1 4

EdenValleySeeds

Yellow Calendula Flower Seeds for Planting – Heirloom Non-GMO Organic Garden Seeds

Yellow Calendula Flower Seeds for Planting – Heirloom Non-GMO Organic Garden Seeds

No reviews yet
$18.89 USD
$18.89 USD
Sale Sold out
Size
DELIVERY ESTIMATE
Oct 22 – Oct 24 Estimated arrival
ORDER Oct 12 Order placed
ORDER READY Oct 14 – Oct 15 2–3 business days
DELIVERED Oct 22 – Oct 24 10–12 business days total
Carefully packed and tracked from dispatch to delivery.
Secure checkout Carefully packed seeds Tracked delivery Quality-focused selection
View full details

Key Features

  • Produces cheerful yellow, daisy-like blooms with bright garden appeal.
  • Cool-season annual with branching stems and attractive green foliage.
  • Ideal for flower beds, borders, containers, cottage gardens, and cutting gardens.
  • Performs well in full sun to partial shade with fertile, well-drained soil.
  • A colorful choice for extending seasonal interest during cooler growing periods.

Growing Benefits

  • Adds bright yellow color to garden beds and borders.
  • Easy to grow from seed, making it suitable for beginner gardeners.
  • Works well in containers, raised beds, cottage gardens, and mixed plantings.
  • Provides attractive flowers for bouquets and decorative arrangements.
  • Can perform well during cooler growing periods when many summer flowers struggle.

Seed Specifications

  • Common Name: Yellow Calendula, Pot Marigold
  • Botanical Name: Calendula officinalis
  • Plant Type: Annual flowering herb
  • Colors: Yellow to golden yellow
  • Height: Approximately twelve to twenty-four inches
  • Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
  • Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
  • Water: Moderate and consistent; avoid waterlogged conditions
  • Germination Time: Approximately seven to fourteen days under favorable conditions
  • Sowing Depth: Approximately one-quarter inch
  • Spacing: Approximately eight to twelve inches
  • Growing Zones: Commonly grown as a cool-season annual across a wide range of USDA zones
  • Flowering/Maturity: Often flowers within several weeks under suitable growing conditions
  • Uses: Flower beds, borders, containers, cottage gardens, cutting gardens, and ornamental displays

Growing Tips

  • Choose a sunny location with fertile, well-drained soil.
  • Sow seeds directly and cover them with a light layer of soil.
  • Keep the soil evenly moist during germination without overwatering.
  • Remove faded flowers regularly to encourage additional blooms.

Seed Storage

Store unused seeds in a cool, dry, dark location. Keep seeds sealed in their original packet or an airtight container, protected from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight.

Unique Facts About Seeds

  • Calendula is commonly called pot marigold, but it is botanically different from marigolds in the Tagetes genus.
  • Calendula officinalis belongs to the Asteraceae, or daisy, family.
  • Calendula flowers naturally occur in shades including yellow, gold, orange, and apricot.
  • Calendula is known as a cool-season flowering plant and can perform particularly well during mild weather.

Growing Instructions

Planting Season: Sow in early spring or fall depending on your climate. In regions with mild winters, fall sowing can provide flowers during the cooler season.

Sowing: Direct sow seeds into prepared garden soil or start them indoors. Direct sowing is generally simple and effective.

Depth: Sow approximately one-quarter inch deep and cover lightly with soil.

Spacing: Thin seedlings to approximately eight to twelve inches apart to allow sufficient room for mature plants.

Sunlight: Provide full sun for strong growth and flowering. Partial shade can be useful in warmer climates.

Soil: Use fertile, well-drained soil. Avoid locations that remain consistently wet.

Watering: Keep soil evenly moist during germination and early growth. Once plants are established, water when the soil begins to dry.

Germination: Seeds commonly emerge within approximately seven to fourteen days under favorable conditions.

Transplanting: If starting indoors, transplant young seedlings after they develop several true leaves. Harden them gradually before moving them outdoors.

Fertilizing: Calendula usually grows well in moderately fertile soil. If needed, apply a balanced flower fertilizer according to the product label.

Care: Keep the planting area free of competing weeds, maintain good airflow, and remove spent flowers to promote a tidy appearance and continued flowering.

Flowering/Maturity: Calendula can begin flowering within several weeks under favorable conditions. Exact timing varies with variety, planting date, temperature, and growing conditions