Pacific Beauty Mix Calendula

Pacific Beauty Mix Calendula, also called" Pot Marigold" is a vibrant, show-stopping blend of warm, sunny hues, including shades of orange, yellow, peach, and apricot, that will light up any garden with its cheerful semi-double to fully-double blooms. These hardy, fast-growing flowers hailing from southern Europeare are not only beautiful but also highly versatile, thriving in beds, borders, containers, and even wildflower gardens. Loved for their long-lasting blooms, Pacific Beauty Mix provides continuous color throughout the growing season, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies to create a thriving ecosystem in your garden. The petals are edible, making them a delightful addition to salads, teas, or as a garnish, while also being a favorite for homemade skincare products due to their soothing properties. This mix is incredibly low-maintenance, flourishing in a wide range of soils and weather conditions, and it can even reseed itself, offering year-after-year beauty with little effort. Known for its medicinal and herbal uses, calendula is cherished for its ability to brighten gardens and homes while offering numerous practical benefits.

Also Known As: Pacific Beauty, Pacific Beauty Mix Calendula, Calendula Officinalis, Pot Marigold, English Marigold, Herb Marigold, Golden Marigold, Summer Marigold, Garden Marigold, Medicinal Marigold.

Plant Name:	Calendula, Pacific Beauty Mix
Latin Name:	Calendula officinalis
Days to Germinate:	7-14
Days to Bloom:	50-70
Plant Height:	1 - 2 Feet
Spread:	12 - 18 Inches
Bloom Diameter:	2 - 3 Inches
Growth Habit:	Bush
USDA Zones:	2-11
Lifespan:	Annual, Perennial 9-11
Brand:	TomorrowSeeds
Sunlight:	Full Sun, Partial Shade
Pollination:	Heirloom, Open-Pollinated
GMO:	No
Fungicide-Treated Seeds*:	No
Seeds Packed For**:	2025

*Fungicide-treated seeds protect the seedlings from diseases until they are up and growing. Do not eat treated seeds.
**Seeds are freshly packed for the growing season of the year listed. Seeds are still viable beyond pack date. Store in a cool and dry location such as the refrigerator or basement to best preserve germination rates.

Planting Instructions:

Soil Preparation:

Choose an area with heavy, well-draining soil that receives at least 6 hours of sunlight each day. Remove weeds, large rocks, and litter from the planting area. Leave small weeds and dead grass, they will enrich the soil when turned under. Spade or till the soil 6-8 inches deep. Loosening the soil will help the plant establish strong roots. If the soil is heavy or clay-like, mix in some sand or compost to improve drainage. Optionally, form rows of soil beds 4-6 inches high and at least 18 inches apart. This formation of ridges will help with drainage, ensure good airflow, and make harvesting for cut flowers easier. Lay down 1/2"-3/4" peat moss, sawdust, or potting soil, the soil surface. This layer is beneficial for flower seeds because it can the improve the germination environment and prevent soil crusting.

Planting:

Starting Indoors: For earlier blooms, you may optionally start planting indoors in containers 6-8 weeks before the last expected frost date in Spring, keeping seedlings at least 65F. Harden off then transplant seedlings outdoors in a sunny location when temperatures are consistently above 60F. To transplant seedlings, prepare a transplant hole outdoors in a sunny location. Remove the plants carefully from the pots or flats and set them in the transplant holes, burying some of the stem in the ground. Pack the soil loosely around the plant and leave a slightly sunken area around each plant to hold water. Water the plants after transplanting.

Directly Sowing: If directly sowing outdoors, plant after all danger of frost has passed in spring and soil temperatures reach at least 60F. Fall planting is not recommended unless planting outdoors in environments with mild, frost-free winters for a head start in the following spring, or planting indoors with supplemental grow lights.

To plant, make holes 1/4 inch deep and spaced 8-12 inches apart down the rows of raised beds. Plant 2-3 seeds per hole, then cover thinly with soil. In small plots, flower seeds may be scattered and gently watered in. Once seedlings emerge, plants can separated and spaced 8-12 inches apart to allow room for mature plants to spread and prevent overcrowding. Water after planting.

Planting Depth:	1/4 inch
Within-Row Spacing:	8-12 inches
Between-Row Spacing:	18-24 inches

Care During the Season:

Calendula are relatively low-maintenance and drought-tolerant once established. Water the plants regularly to keep the soil consistently moist, but avoid waterlogging, as this can lead to root rot. Deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage new flowers and maintain a tidy appearance. If your soil is nutrient-poor, you can apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring when growth begins, but be cautious not to over-fertilize, as this can lead to lush foliage with fewer blooms. As Calendula is an annual in most climates, it will bloom through spring and summer, often continuing to produce flowers until the first frost. In colder regions, you can extend the growing season by covering plants with row covers during light frosts, allowing them to continue flowering.