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Calendula - Fiesta Gitana

This is a one of a kind dwarf pot marigold. Its edible, beautiful and a great companion to your garden.

Seed Count: 2 grams, approx. 150 seeds

Hardiness Zone: Annual in zones 2-11.

Maturity: 60-70 days

Germination: 10-14 days

Seeding Depth: Surface to 0.125 inches

Plant Spacing: 12-15 inches

Row Spacing: 18-24 inches

Plant Height: 8-12 inches

Growth Habit: Upright

Soil Preference: Well-drained, fertile soil. Adaptable to chalky and sandy soils with various pH levels.

Temperature Preference: 50-80F, 68-70F for germination

Light Preference: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Growing Location: In ground, Raised Beds, Containers

A great companion to your garden: Calendula will attract pests to it and deter the pests from going to your vegetables, herbs, or tender flowers. It excretes a sticky resin which traps the pests, killing them and preventing them from spreading further.

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