Calendula Pacific Beauty Mixed – 50 Seeds

Calendula Pacific Beauty Mixed (Calendula officinalis’Pacific Beauty Mixed’), is a short-lived aromatic herbaceous perennial in colder climates. In South Africa it is grown as an annual. It can grow to a height of about 40 – 60 cm. It produces large, semi-double to fully double daisy-like blooms in bright shades of orange, yellow, apricot, and reddish-orange.

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Calendula Culinary Uses

Pot marigold florets are edible. They are often used to add color to salads or added to dishes as a garnish and in lieu of saffron. The leaves are edible but are often not palatable. They have a history of use as a potherb and in salads.

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Calendula Medicinal Benefits & other Uses

Flowers were used in ancient Greek, Roman, Middle Eastern, and Indian cultures as a medicinal herb, as well as a dye for fabrics, foods, and cosmetics. Many of these uses persist today. They are also used to make oil that protects the skin.
Marigold leaves can also be made into a poultice that helps scratches and shallow cuts to heal faster, and can help prevent infection.

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Growing Calendula Pacific Beauty Mixed

Indoor Sowing: Early Spring.

Direct Sowing: Autumn.

• Sow Calendula seeds by spreading them over the soil surface.
• Gently press the seeds into the ground or cover them with a thin layer of soil.
• The seeds need some light to germinate, so don’t bury them too deeply.
• Keep the soil moist, but not waterlogged, as the seeds can rot in overly wet conditions.
• Ideal germination temperature is between 21-24°C.