Bring stunning, cheerful color to your garden with Calendula Officinalis ‘Playtime Mix’ Seeds, a premium blend of bright golden, orange, and bi-colored blooms. Known for their long flowering period and easy growing nature, Calendula is a favorite among home gardeners for borders, wildflower gardens, and container displays.

This high-quality mix produces an abundance of daisy-like flowers that thrive in various climates, making it one of the most versatile flowering plants for garden displays. Calendula flowers are also known for attracting beneficial pollinators, supporting a healthier garden ecosystem.

Key Features

• Produces bright golden, orange, and multi-tone blooms

• Long flowering season with continuous color

• High-quality, non-GMO seeds

• Suitable for borders, beds, and container gardening

• Attracts bees and beneficial pollinators

• Easy to grow and low maintenance

• Excellent for vibrant seasonal garden displays

Specifications

Botanical Name: Calendula 
Variety: Playtime Mix
Common Name (US): Calendula or Pot Marigold
Plant Type: Annual
Seed Type: Premium, Non-GMO
Flower Colors: Yellow, orange, bi-tone mixes
Bloom Season: Spring, Summer, Fall (long-lasting)
USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–10 (grown as annual)
Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained soil
Plant Height: 12–24 inches
Spacing: 10–12 inches
Water Needs: Moderate; prefers regular watering
Germination Time: 7–14 days
Optimal Germination Temperature: 60–70°F
Growth Habit: Bushy, compact plants
Uses: Flower beds, borders, cottage gardens, cut flowers
Special Notes: Deadheading spent blooms increases flowering.

Planting Guide

1. Seed Sowing

• Direct sow outdoors after the last frost, or start indoors 4–6 weeks early.

• Use a high-quality seed-starting mix for best results.

2. Sowing Depth

• Sow seeds ¼ inch deep and lightly cover with soil.

3. Light & Temperature

• Provide full sun for best flowering.

• Seeds germinate well at 60–70°F.

4. Watering

• Keep soil evenly moist until germination.

• Once established, water moderately to maintain steady growth.

5. Growth & Care

• Deadhead flowers frequently to extend blooming.

• Mulch lightly to retain moisture and reduce weeds.

6. Blooming Timeline

• Blooms begin early in the season and continue until frost.

Benefits

• Creates vibrant and colorful garden landscapes

• Excellent for pollinator-friendly gardening

• Long-blooming and easy for beginners

• Ideal for border edges and mixed planting displays

• Compact plants suitable for small gardens and containers