Bring a burst of warm color to your garden with Pacific Beauty Orange Marigold (Calendula officinalis) Seeds. This hardy, fast-growing annual produces radiant orange blossoms that brighten up beds, borders, and containers. Perfect for beginner and experienced gardeners alike, these non-GMO seeds deliver reliable germination and continuous blooms throughout the season. The Pacific Beauty series is known for large, long-lasting flowers and high resistance to common garden stress.
Features
- Bright orange blooms from early summer through fall
- Non-GMO and open-pollinated seed variety
- Ideal for containers, garden borders, or flower beds
- Easy to grow and suitable for all garden types
- Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
- Long bloom duration and high ornamental value
Specifications
- Scientific Name: Calendula officinalis
- Common Name (US): Marigold, Pot Marigold, Pacific Beauty Orange
- Plant Type: Annual flowering plant
- Growth Habit: Bushy, upright form
- Height: 12–24 inches (30–60 cm)
- Spread: 12–18 inches (30–45 cm)
- Foliage Color: Medium green
- Flower Color: Bright orange
- Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Type: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
- Soil pH: 6.0–7.0
- Watering Needs: Moderate, keep soil slightly moist
- Temperature Range: 60–75°F (15–24°C)
- USDA Zones: 3–10 (annual)
- Days to Germination: 7–14 days
- Days to Maturity: 55–70 days
- Seed Type: Non-GMO, open-pollinated
- Plant Spacing: 8–12 inches apart
- Seed Longevity: 2 years when stored in cool, dry conditions
- Approximate Seeds per Pack: 100–150
- Pests/Diseases: Generally pest-resistant; occasional aphids or slugs
- Fertilization: Use compost or balanced organic fertilizer once a month
- Attracts: Pollinators, bees, and butterflies
Planting Guide
- Soil Prep: Loosen soil 6–8 inches deep and mix in organic compost.
- Sowing Time: Direct sow outdoors after last frost or start indoors 4–6 weeks before frost ends.
- Seed Depth: ¼ inch deep; cover lightly with soil.
- Watering: Keep soil moist but not soggy until germination.
- Germination Temperature: 65–70°F (18–21°C).
- Transplanting: Move seedlings outdoors once they have 2–3 true leaves.
- Spacing: 8–12 inches apart for best airflow.
- Maintenance: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming.
- Bloom Time: Early summer to fall.
