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Apricot Calendula Seeds – Calendula officinalis – Soft Peach & Creamy Yellow Blooms with Brownish-Golden Center.
🌻 Soft, Romantic Apricot Blooms for the Garden & Herbal Use
This Apricot Calendula (Calendula officinalis) offers a stunning, pastel variation on the classic Calendula. The large, fully double, soft apricot, peach, and creamy yellow flowers feature a prominent, textured brownish-golden center, creating a delicate, romantic display. Calendula blooms continuously from late spring through fall, providing months of soft color. It is widely used in herbal medicine for its soothing, anti-inflammatory properties. The petals can be dried and used in teas, salves, and tinctures. This easy-to-grow, low-maintenance annual is a magnet for bees and butterflies and is deer-resistant, making it an essential plant for any pollinator or herb garden.
🌱How to Plant & Grow
- Light Requirements: Full sun (6+ hours of direct sun per day). Tolerates light shade but will flower less intensely.
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Soil Type: Well-drained, average to fertile soil. Tolerates poor soil but performs best with moderate fertility.
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Germination Time: 7–14 days at 65–70°F (18–21°C). Darkness aids germination.
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Days to Maturity: 50–60 days from seed to flower.
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Mature Height: 12–24 inches (1–2 feet). Spread: 12–18 inches.
📏Spacing & Seeding Instructions
- Plant Spacing: Space plants 12 to 15 inches apart for full growth and good air circulation.
- Seeding Density (Per Linear Foot): For a row, sow 4–6 seeds per linear foot.
- Seeding Density (Per Square Foot): For mass planting, sow 6–8 seeds per square foot.
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Sowing Depth: ¼ inch (0.6 cm) deep. Cover seeds lightly with soil.
📅 Growing Calendar
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Stage |
Northern States (3–5) |
Mid-Atlantic (6–7) |
Southern States (8–10) |
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Start Indoors |
Late March – Early April |
Early – Mid March |
Late February – Early March |
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Transplant Outdoors |
Late May – Early June |
Early – Mid May |
Late March – Early April |
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Direct Sow (after frost) |
Late May – Mid June |
Mid May – Early June |
Early – Mid April |
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Direct Sow (fall) |
Mid – Late October |
Late October – Early November |
Early – Mid November |
Important Note:Calendula is a cool-season to warm-season annual. It will bloom best in spring and fall. In mild climates (Zones 8–10), it can be sown in fall for winter and early spring blooms.
🧑🌾 Step-by-Step Planting Instructions
Start Indoors (Recommended for all zones):
- Fill seed trays with moist, well-draining seed-starting mix.
- Sow seeds ¼ inch deep. Cover lightly with soil. (Seeds germinate best in darkness.)
- Place the tray in a warm area (65–70°F). Keep soil moist.
- Seedlings emerge in 7–14 days. Move to a bright location.
- After 4–6 weeks, harden off seedlings over 5–7 days before transplanting outdoors.
Direct Sow in Early Spring (Recommended for all zones):
- As soon as the soil is workable in early spring (typically March–May, depending on your zone), prepare a well-drained bed in full sun.
- Sow seeds ¼ inch deep, spacing seeds 2–3 inches apart in rows.
- Water gently to keep soil moist until germination (7–14 days).
- After 3–4 weeks, thin seedlings to 12–15 inches apart.
Fall Direct Sow (Zones 8–10):
- In late fall (October–November), prepare a well-drained bed in full sun.
- Sow seeds ¼ inch deep, spacing seeds 2–3 inches apart.
- Water once. Let the seeds overwinter in the ground.
- Seeds will germinate in early spring (March–April). Thin seedlings to 12–15 inches apart after 4–6 weeks.
Ongoing Care:
- Watering: Water regularly until established. Once mature, water once per week during dry periods. The plant is moderately drought-tolerant.
- Fertilizing: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at planting time. Avoid over-fertilizing (can cause excessive leaf growth and fewer flowers).
- Deadheading: Remove spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming. Regular deadheading will also prevent self-sowing.
- Harvesting for Herbal Use: Harvest petals when flowers are fully open. Dry them in a cool, dark, well-ventilated area. Store in an airtight container.
- Overwintering: In zones 8–10, fall-sown plants will bloom in early spring. In colder zones, the plant is treated as an annual and will die back after the first frost.
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Note: If your order contains multiple types of seeds or if there are holidays or peak order periods, the preparation time may be extended by 1-2 business days. We will inform you in advance on the order page or via email.
Ⅲ.Logistics Shipping Times
| Region | Estimated Transit Time |
| United States | 7-12 Business Days |
| Canada | 8-13 Business Days |
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