Calendula ‘Bronze Beauty’

Calendula officinalis

Features

  • Easy to grow
  • Edible
  • Medium producer
  • Pollinator-friendly
  • Suitable for containers

Description

This versatile soft peachy-cream calendula has a reverse cranberry stripe and a chocolate-brown eye. Cup-shaped flower heads are smaller than most varieties yet borne on tall stems, making them perfect for arrangements. Calendulas are easy to grow and the fastest flowers to bloom from seed—in just 2 months. Often called English marigolds, the plants are loved by beneficial insects. Petals can be used as fabric dye, are edible, and can be used medicinally in salves.

Details

Plant type: hardy annual
Height: 18 to 20 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 60 days
Plant spacing: 9 to 12 in
Pinch: when 8 in tall

Seed Sowing & Growing Notes

Start seed indoors in trays 4 to 6 weeks before last frost; transplant out after all danger of frost has passed. Can be direct-sown and succession-planted every 2 to 3 weeks for continual harvest.

Harvesting/Vase Life

Harvest when flowers are three-quarters open. Foliage is sticky, so wear gloves when harvesting. Expect a vase life of 6 to 8 days.

Details

Description

This versatile soft peachy-cream calendula has a reverse cranberry stripe and a chocolate-brown eye. Cup-shaped flower heads are smaller than most varieties yet borne on tall stems, making them perfect for arrangements. Calendulas are easy to grow and the fastest flowers to bloom from seed—in just 2 months. Often called English marigolds, the plants are loved by beneficial insects. Petals can be used as fabric dye, are edible, and can be used medicinally in salves.

Details

Plant type: hardy annual
Height: 18 to 20 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 60 days
Plant spacing: 9 to 12 in
Pinch: when 8 in tall

Seed Sowing & Growing Notes

Start seed indoors in trays 4 to 6 weeks before last frost; transplant out after all danger of frost has passed. Can be direct-sown and succession-planted every 2 to 3 weeks for continual harvest.

Harvesting/Vase Life

Harvest when flowers are three-quarters open. Foliage is sticky, so wear gloves when harvesting. Expect a vase life of 6 to 8 days.

Sources

How to Grow

Winter Mini Course

Learn how to start flowers from seed in this three-part video series

In our upcoming Winter Mini Course, you’ll learn everything you need to know to successfully start flowers from seed, including all of the necessary supplies, step-by-step instructions, special tips and tricks, and how to create a simple indoor seed-starting area.