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Calendula Seeds - Golden Emperor

SEASON
Annual

USDA ZONES
4 - 10

HEIGHT
24 inches

BLOOM SEASON
Spring through fall

BLOOM COLOR
Yellow

ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade

SOIL TYPE
Moist, well-drained, pH 5.8 - 6.5

DEER RESISTANT
Yes

HOUSE PLANT
No
SEEDS PER POUND
72,575

SEASON
Annual

USDA ZONES
3 - 10

HEIGHT
16 - 24 inches

BLOOM SEASON
Spring through fall

BLOOM COLOR
Mix

ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade

SOIL TYPE
Moist, well-drained, pH 5.8 - 6.5

DEER RESISTANT
Yes

HOUSE PLANT
No

SEASON
Annual

USDA ZONES
4 - 10

HEIGHT
20 inches

BLOOM SEASON
Spring through fall

BLOOM COLOR
Orange

ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade

SOIL TYPE
Moist, well-drained, pH 5.8 - 6.5

DEER RESISTANT
Yes

HOUSE PLANT
No

SEASON
Annual

USDA ZONES
4 - 10

HEIGHT
24 inches

BLOOM SEASON
Spring through fall

BLOOM COLOR
Orange

ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade

SOIL TYPE
Moist, well-drained, pH 5.8 - 6.5

DEER RESISTANT
Yes

HOUSE PLANT
No

SEASON
Annual

USDA ZONES
4 - 10

HEIGHT
16 inches

BLOOM SEASON
Spring through fall

BLOOM COLOR
Pink

ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade

SOIL TYPE
Moist, well-drained, pH 5.8 - 6.5

DEER RESISTANT
Yes

HOUSE PLANT
No

SEASON
Annual

USDA ZONES
5 - 9

HEIGHT
18 inches

BLOOM SEASON
Early to late summer

BLOOM COLOR
Peach

ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade

SOIL TYPE
Moist, well-drained, pH 5.8 - 6.5

DEER RESISTANT
Yes

SEASON
Annual

USDA ZONES
5 - 9

HEIGHT
6 inches

BLOOM SEASON
Spring until mid summer

BLOOM COLOR
Mix

ENVIRONMENT
Early to late summer

SOIL TYPE
Moist, well-drained, pH 5.8 - 6.5

DEER RESISTANT
Yes

SEASON
Annual

USDA ZONES
5 - 9

HEIGHT
18 inches

BLOOM SEASON
Spring until mid summer

BLOOM COLOR
Orange

ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade

SOIL TYPE
Moist, well-drained, pH 5.8 - 6.5

DEER RESISTANT
Yes
About...
(Calendula Officinalis Golden Emperor) - An easy to grow from flower seeds in average soil and is bothered by few pests or cultural problems providing the soil is well-drained. Golden Emperor flowers are a sunny, golden color, and the leaves are bright green and typically about 4 inches long.
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Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE
70F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
7 - 14 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
No

DEPTH
Lightly cover with peat moss

SOWING RATE
3 - 4 seeds per plant

MOISTURE
Keep moist until germination

PLANT SPACING
12 inches
Calendula (Calendula Officinalis Golden Emperor) - Calendula seeds are a long time favorite among gardeners because they are easy to start directly outdoors. Calendula is also called Pot Marigold because it is edible and used in many dishes. The flowers are a sunny, golden color, and the leaves are bright green and typically about 4 inches long. The lower leaves are oval with a rounded tip and upper leaves are lance shaped with pointed tips.
Good container plant
Calendula flowers are great for cutting and they attract bees and butterflies all season long. They also make good container plants on a porch or patio.

Calendula seed | golden emperor
How to grow
How To Grow Calendula From Seed: Pot Marigold seeds can be sown outdoors in prepared beds after last frost. Lightly cover the flower seed with peat moss and keep it moist until germination occurs.
Indoors, grow in loam-based potting compost (No. 2) in full light; water moderately as plants are resistant to drought. Transplant plants in Spring after danger of frost has passed. Calendula flowers self-sow freely, so deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season.
- Sowing Rate: 3 - 4 seeds per plant
- Average Germ Time: 7 - 14 days
- Keep moist until germination
- Attracts bees, butterflies and birds
- Depth: Cover lightly with peat moss

Flower Specifications
Calendula plants are easy to grow from seeds in average soil and is bothered by few pests or cultural problems providing the soil is well-drained. Calendula is also used as a culinary herb and in many tasty dishes.
- Height: 24 inches
- USDA Zones: 4 - 10
- Season: Annual
- Deer Resistant: Yes
- Drought Tolerant: Yes