Calendula Plant (Calendula officinalis)

Brighten your garden with the cheerful glow of our Calendula plants, also known as pot marigold, renowned for their radiant orange and yellow blooms. This versatile herb offers edible petals, soothing medicinal properties, and a burst of color, making it a beloved choice for cooks, herbalists, and gardeners seeking beauty and function in one easy-to-grow package.

Product Highlights:

• Hardy and Vibrant: Calendula is a resilient annual thriving in zones 2 through 11, blooming prolifically from spring to frost in well-drained soil and full sun. Its adaptability and pest resistance make it a low-maintenance gem for organic gardens.

• Culinary and Healing: Edible petals add a peppery zest to salads, soups, or teas, while flowers are used in salves and tinctures for skin healing and inflammation. Its versatility pairs well with your lemongrass or licorice herb offerings.

• Pollinator Magnet: Abundant daisy-like blooms attract bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects, boosting biodiversity alongside your strawberries and lavender, creating a lively, eco-friendly garden.

Ideal For:

• Gardeners craving colorful, edible flowers for ornamental and practical use.

• Herbalists crafting natural skincare or wellness remedies at home.

• Those designing pollinator-friendly beds, borders, or container displays.

Planting and Care Instructions:

• Soil: Prefers moderately fertile, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0-7.0; amend with compost for best results. Tolerates poor soils but avoids soggy conditions.

• Watering: Water regularly during establishment (weekly); mature plants need watering every 5-7 days, less in cooler climates. Mulch to retain moisture, like your rhodiola setup.

• Sun Exposure: Loves full sun (6-8 hours daily) for maximum blooms; tolerates partial shade but may produce fewer flowers.

• Spacing: Plant 8-12 inches apart to allow for 12-18 inch height and spread. Use 10-inch pots for container growing.

• Maintenance: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming and prevent self-seeding. Pinch young plants to promote bushy growth.

Non-GMO Commitment: At The Farm on Central, all our plants are guaranteed non-GMO and not genetically modified in any way, upholding natural breeding methods and promoting sustainable gardening and farming practices.