Calendula- Pacific Beauty Mixed

Description

Product Description:

Transform your garden with the Calendula 'Pacific Beauty Mixed', a classic variety known for its cheerful, bright flowers in a wide range of sunny hues. With shades of orange, yellow, apricot, and cream, this mixture creates a dazzling display and provides a long-lasting burst of color from spring through fall.

Features:

Vibrant, Multi-Colored Blooms: Showcasing a palette of bold oranges, sunny yellows, soft apricots, and creamy whites, these daisy-like flowers bring diversity to your garden.

Long Blooming Season: Enjoy continuous blooms from spring to the first frost, keeping your garden lively for months.

Bee and Butterfly Friendly: A pollinator favorite, this calendula variety attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.

Low Maintenance: Perfect for gardeners of all skill levels, 'Pacific Beauty Mixed' is easy to grow and requires minimal care.

Edible Flowers: The colorful petals are not only visually appealing but also edible, adding flair to salads, teas, or desserts.

Specifications:

Plant Type: Calendula (Marigold family)

Color Range: Orange, yellow, apricot, cream

Height: 18-24 inches (45-60 cm)

Spread: 12-15 inches (30-38 cm)

Sunlight Requirement: Full sun to partial shade

Soil Requirements: Prefers well-draining soil but adapts well to various soil types

Season: Blooms spring through fall

Hardiness: Thrives as an annual in USDA zones 3-10

Planting Depth: Sow seeds 1/4 inch (0.6 cm) deep

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

Germination Time: 7-10 days

Uses: Ideal for borders, containers, and as cut flowers. Petals can also be used in cooking or skincare preparations.

Growing Tips:

Sow seeds directly outdoors in early spring once the soil is workable or start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost.

Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage continuous blooming.

Tolerates light frost and thrives in cooler weather, making it perfect for extending the blooming season.