Edible and ornamental flowers: Enjoy both the beauty of the blooms and the flavor of the petals
Natural dye extract: Use petals to create vibrant, natural dyes for crafts or crafts
Tolerates light frost: Can bloom until Thanksgiving or Christmas in many regions, providing extended growing season
High germination rate: Over 80% germination rate with re-testing every 6 months for reliability
Versatile growing conditions: Thrives in containers and in full sun to part shade
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Calendula (Calendula officinalis)
Calendula is loved by all who grow it! The knee-high plant has cheerful blooms and the extract from the flowers is used in many body-care products. Boiling the flower petals makes a natural dye and the petals are edible and very tasty. Calendula flowers tolerate light frost and can bloom until Thanksgivin
Species
Calendula officinalis
Seed count
Approximately 50 seeds per packet
Germination rate
Exceeds 80%
Planting depth
1/2 inch
Spacing
12 inches apart
Sunlight
Full sun to part shade
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My Calendulas germinated (slowly but surely); however, they have not grown much and have not bloomed. They don't even have flower buds. Maybe they don't like Northern Texas weather.
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Magnolia · August 1, 2026
I've grown their calendula for the past few years they are very big and beautiful and so pretty to look at one of my favorite flowers too this is a must grow this is one flower you definitely want in your garden
