Pacific Beauty Blend Calendula brings a riot of warm, sunset hues to gardens from zone 6 through 11. This frost-tolerant pot marigold grows 12 to 24 inches tall and thrives in full sun with moderate water, making it both forgiving and visually stunning. The blend offers a mix of golden yellows, deep oranges, and soft peachy tones that bloom reliably through the growing season. Direct sow or start indoors 4 to 6 weeks before your last frost date, with seeds germinating quickly at 68 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit.
Full Sun
Moderate
6-11
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Golden, orange, and peachy blooms combine in this carefully selected blend, creating a warm, jewel-toned display that looks equally at home in cottage gardens, borders, or cutting gardens. The Pacific Beauty Blend's color range spans from buttery yellows to rich burnt orange, giving gardeners genuine choice in the final look of their landscape. Each flower is generously sized and prolific, blooming reliably through summer heat and light frosts, which keeps the display going longer than many other calendula varieties.
Calendula flowers are traditionally used as ornamental border plants and cutting flowers, bringing bold color to fresh bouquets and dried arrangements. The petals have a long history in herbal preparations and infusions, though this ornamental blend is grown primarily for visual impact rather than culinary or medicinal harvest.
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Sow seeds indoors 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date. Maintain soil temperatures between 68 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit for reliable germination. Plant seeds 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep and keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Transplant seedlings outdoors 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, once they've developed their first true leaves. Harden off plants gradually by exposing them to increasing amounts of outdoor conditions over 7 to 10 days before final planting.
In cold climates, direct sow 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date. In mild climates, sow in early spring for summer blooms or in late summer for winter blooms. Sow seeds 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep directly into prepared soil.
Cut flowers for arrangements when the petals have fully opened but are still firm to the touch, typically in the morning when stems are most hydrated. Leave at least 2 to 3 inches of stem on the plant to encourage reblooming. For dried arrangements, cut flowers at peak bloom and hang them upside down in a warm, well-ventilated space out of direct sunlight.
Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage continuous blooming throughout the season. Pinching back the growing tips when plants are 4 to 6 inches tall promotes bushier, more compact growth and fuller flower production.
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