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Calendula officinalis 'Pacific Beauty Mixed Colors'

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Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Calendula (ka-LEN-dew-luh) (Info)
Species: officinalis (oh-fiss-ih-NAH-liss) (Info)
Cultivar: Pacific Beauty Mixed Colors

Category:
Annuals

Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing:
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness:
Not Applicable

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Orange
Gold (Yellow-Orange)
Bright Yellow

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Blooms repeatedly

Foliage:
Unknown - Tell us

Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
This plant is resistant to deer

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

By Gabrielle

Profile:

1 positive
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

Rating	Author	Comment
Positive	Gabrielle	On May 10, 2006, Gabrielle from Washington, IL (Zone 5a) wrote: This is my first year to grow this variety, though for me, calendulas have always bloomed past the first frost when kept deadheaded. Darkness aids germination of seeds. I let them seed themselves in to bare spots, as they are great fillers! It is easy to weed the unwanted ones. From packet: Blooms in 8-10 weeks before last frost is expected in Spring. Keep soil moist and give indirect light. Transplant to prepared garden soil after danger of frost is past. Calendulas do best in cooler weather. If Summers are hot and humid, plant in partial shade. Calendulas can also be sown directly in garden.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Columbia, South Carolina

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