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Deep Apricot Calendula Flower Seeds for Garden Planting

Deep Apricot Calendula Flower Seeds for Garden Planting

$16.89 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Sow Seeds: Direct sow seeds outdoors after the last frost for strongest results, or sow indoors 4–6 weeks earlier for an earlier start.


Planting Depth: Sow seeds about ¼ inch deep in well-drained soil.


Spacing: Space seedlings about 8–12 inches apart to allow adequate airflow and room to mature.

How to Grow

Watering: Keep soil evenly moist during germination; established plants tolerate moderate drought but appreciate regular water.


Maintenance: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming and a tidier appearance.

  • Pollinators: Bright, nectar-rich blooms attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, supporting garden health.

Tips

Starting seeds indoors helps achieve earlier blooms outdoors when weather permits.


Use quality potting mix and ensure good drainage for container plantings.


Mulching around plants helps retain moisture and reduce weed growth.

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Product Information
Features
life-cycle

LIFE CYCLE

Annual

plant-characteristics

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

vibrant

growth-habit

GROWTH HABIT

Upright

bloom-season

BLOOM SEASON

Spring

flavour-profile

FLAVOUR PROFILE

teas

suitable-for

SUITABLE FOR

Outdoor

About
Deep Apricot Calendula Flower Seeds for Garden Planting
seed-type

SEED TYPE

Premium Non-GMO flower seeds

plant-type

PLANT TYPE

Calendula


Deep Apricot Calendula is a beautiful variety of pot marigold that produces warm apricot-colored, daisy-like flowers that stand out in garden beds, borders, and containers. This plant is appreciated for its continuous blooming from spring through frost, adding color and vibrancy throughout the growing season. Calendula is also valued for attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies, enhancing ecological diversity in the garden. The petals are edible and can be added to salads, herbal teas, or used in homemade skincare preparations, combining ornamental beauty with practical uses

Planting information
planting-season

PLANTING SEASON

Spring

fruit-size

FRUIT SIZE

N/A

plant-height

PLANT HEIGHT

18–36 inches

light-requirement

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

Full Sun

water-needs

WATER NEEDS

Moderate

hardiness-zones

HARDINESS ZONES

USDA Zones 5–9

container-garden

CONTAINER GARDEN

Suitable

plant-spacing

PLANT SPACING

18–24 inches

planting-depth

PLANTING DEPTH

1/4 inch

growing-conditions

GROWING CONDITIONS

Well-drained

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000124910

Frequently Asked Questions

The height range (18–36 inches) is unusually wide — should I expect a lot of size variation?

Yes, this wider range suggests some natural variability in mature plant size, so individual plants may end up notably shorter or taller than others in the same bed.

Is apricot a common calendula color, or something more unusual?

Apricot is a less typical calendula shade compared to the classic bright orange and yellow tones, making it a somewhat distinctive color choice.

Is this the same species as wild field marigold (Calendula arvensis)?

No, garden calendula varieties like this are typically Calendula officinalis, a related but distinct species from the smaller-flowered wild Calendula arvensis.

Is it true calendula was historically used as a saffron substitute?

Yes, calendula petals have historically been used as a natural yellow-orange dye and a budget substitute for saffron in coloring rice, butter, and cheese.

How often should I deadhead to maintain truly continuous blooms?

Regular deadheading, ideally every few days during peak season, helps sustain the "continuous blooming" performance calendula is known for.

Since this is an annual, what does the USDA zone 5–9 listing actually mean?

For an annual like calendula, that zone range indicates where it can be grown as a warm-season bloomer, not that the plant survives winter in those zones.