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Pacific Beauty Mix Calendula produces vibrant, daisy-like blooms in shades of yellow, orange, and cream that attract pollinators and thrive from late spring through fall. This easy-to-grow annual variety can reach heights of 10-24 inches, making it ideal for flower gardens, borders, and pollinator-friendly landscapes. With edible petals and medicinal properties, Pacific Beauty Mix Calendula seeds germinate quickly and bloom within 45-60 days, offering gardeners a rewarding, low-maintenance option for both ornamental and herbal use.

Details:

• Type: Annual (often self-seeding)

• Native Region: Mediterranean; mix likely developed in the Pacific Northwest

• Hardiness Zones: 2-11

• Height: 10-24 inches (25-60 cm) tall

• Spread: 12-18 inches (30-45 cm)

• Bloom: Late spring through fall with colorful daisy-like flowers

Uses:

• Highly attractive to pollinators, especially bees and beneficial insects

• Ornamental landscaping and cut flowers

• Edible flowers for culinary use

• Medicinal applications in herbal remedies and skin care products

• Companion planting to improve soil health and deter pests

Growing Information:

• Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil Type: Adaptable to most soil types; prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil

• Water Needs: Regular watering; moderately drought-tolerant once established

• Maintenance Level: Low, easy to grow

• Sowing Depth: 1/4 inch (0.6 cm) deep

• Spacing: 8-12 inches (20-30 cm) apart

• Germination: 5-14 days

• Days to Maturity: 45-60 days to first bloom

• Notes: 

  • Pacific Beauty Mix Calendula can be direct seeded in spring or fall, or started indoors for earlier blooms.

  • It thrives in cool weather and can tolerate light frost.

  • Regular harvesting encourages continuous blooming.

  • This mix produces a variety of flower colors and forms, from single to semi-double blooms.

  • Generally resistant to pests and diseases, it is a resilient addition to any garden or herb collection.

  • Flowers and leaves can be used fresh or dried for teas, salves, and natural dyes.

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