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Calendula Seeds - Apricot Dark Eye

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Grow warm apricot and peach double blooms with a prominent dark mahogany-red center.A cold-hardy, easy-to-grow annual perfect for borders, containers, and romantic cut-flower arrangements.

CORE POINTS:

Warm Apricot & Peach Palette: Fully double, ruffled blooms in a beautiful blend of warm apricot, soft peach, and creamy tones, creating a sunset-like pastel display.
Prominent Dark Mahogany Center: A textured, dark brownish-red central disk that creates a stunning, high-contrast focal point against the warm pastel petals.
Extended Cool-Season Bloomer: Thrives in the mild temperatures of spring and autumn, providing elegant, warm color before summer heat and again after the summer heat subsides.
Excellent Cut Flowers: The long, sturdy stems make these blooms a superb choice for long-lasting, romantic cut-flower arrangements.
Top-Tier Pollinator Magnet: The open, nectar-rich centers are highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and beneficial garden insects.

Add a touch of warm, sunset-inspired elegance to your spring and autumn garden with these exquisite Apricot Dark Eye Calendula seeds. This beautiful annual produces large, fully double, ruffled blooms in a beautiful blend of warm apricot, soft peach, and creamy tones, creating a glowing, pastel display. The lush, layered petals surround a prominent, textured dark mahogany-red central disk, creating a stunning, high-contrast focal point that instantly draws the eye. The elegant blooms are held aloft on sturdy, upright stems rising from a tidy clump of soft, pale green, slightly textured foliage.

Perfectly adapted to thrive in the cool, mild conditions of US spring and autumn, this resilient annual is a top-tier choice for low-maintenance borders, patio containers, and cutting gardens. Its long, sturdy stems make it a superb, long-lasting ingredient for elegant, naturalistic cut-flower arrangements. Please note: This plant is grown purely for ornamental garden purposes and is not intended for culinary or internal use. Warm, cold-hardy, and effortlessly beautiful—this Apricot Dark Eye Calendula is a must-have annual for every sunny garden.

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Grow warm apricot and peach double blooms with a prominent dark mahogany-red center.A cold-hardy, easy-to-grow annual perfect for borders, containers, and romantic cut-flower arrangements.

CORE POINTS:

Warm Apricot & Peach Palette: Fully double, ruffled blooms in a beautiful blend of warm apricot, soft peach, and creamy tones, creating a sunset-like pastel display.
Prominent Dark Mahogany Center: A textured, dark brownish-red central disk that creates a stunning, high-contrast focal point against the warm pastel petals.
Extended Cool-Season Bloomer: Thrives in the mild temperatures of spring and autumn, providing elegant, warm color before summer heat and again after the summer heat subsides.
Excellent Cut Flowers: The long, sturdy stems make these blooms a superb choice for long-lasting, romantic cut-flower arrangements.
Top-Tier Pollinator Magnet: The open, nectar-rich centers are highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and beneficial garden insects.

Botanical Name: Calendula officinalis (Apricot/Peach dark-eye cultivar)
Genus: Calendula
Species: officinalis
Color: Creamy-White to Pale Ivory layered petals with a prominent Dark Burgundy-Red center disk.
Plant Habit: Upright, bushy, mounding herbaceous annual.
Light Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade (Best blooms in 6+ hours of sun; shade tolerant in hot zones).
Water Requirements: Moderate. Prefers even moisture; allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Do not overwater.
Temperature Requirements: Cool to Moderate. Thrives at 55°F - 75°F (13°C - 24°C). Intolerant of extreme heat (>85°F) and heavy freezing frost.
Soil Type: Well-draining, average fertile loam. Tolerates poor soil but performs best in slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0 - 7.0).
Bloom Start: Late Spring / Early Summer (approx. 8 weeks after sowing).
Bloom End: Late Autumn / First Heavy Frost (with deadheading).
Pollination: Insect-pollinated (Attracts bees and butterflies heavily).
Planting Depth: 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch (6 - 12 mm).
Life Cycle: Annual (Hardy Annual; often self-seeds easily).
Plant Height: 12 to 24 inches (30 - 60 cm) tall.
Plant Spacing: 8 - 12 inches (20 - 30 cm).
USDA Zones: 2 - 11 (Grown as an annual across all zones; can overwinter in zones 8-11).
Resistance: Good cold tolerance (survives light frosts). Susceptible to: Powdery mildew in humid, crowded conditions; Aphids; Slugs and snails on young seedlings. Avoid overhead watering to minimize fungal issues. Good deer and rabbit resistance (due to sticky, scented foliage). ⚠️ NOTE: Not intended for culinary or internal use. For ornamental purposes only.

Crucial Growing Tips: Calendula seeds are large and easy to handle. They do not require light to germinate—you can cover them lightly with soil. They germinate best in cool-to-moderate soil (60°F-65°F). They are fast-growing and will bloom quickly. They thrive in cool weather and will slow down or stop blooming in intense summer heat.
Timing: Direct sow outdoors in early spring (as soon as the soil can be worked, 4-6 weeks before the last frost) OR in late summer/early fall (8-10 weeks before the first frost) for autumn blooms. In mild winter zones (USDA 8-10), they can also be sown in fall for winter/spring blooms.
Site Selection: Prefers Full Sun to Partial Shade. It blooms best with 6 hours of sun, but appreciates some afternoon shade in hot summer regions.
Soil Preparation: Thrives in well-draining, average garden soil. Work in 1-2 inches of compost to improve fertility. Avoid soggy, waterlogged soil.
Sowing: (Indoors) Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in moist seed-starting mix. Keep the tray at 60°F-65°F and maintain even moisture. (Outdoors) Sow seeds directly into the garden bed at a depth of 1/4 to 1/2 inch. Cover with soil and keep moist.
Watering: Keep the soil evenly moist during germination. Once established, water deeply once or twice a week. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings to prevent root rot.
Transplanting/Thinning: Harden off indoor seedlings before transplanting outdoors. If direct sown, thin seedlings to the recommended spacing when they have 2 sets of true leaves.
Maintenance (Deadheading): To keep them blooming profusely, deadhead (remove faded, spent blossoms) regularly. If you let them go to seed, they will stop producing new flowers.

📏 Planting Density

Garden Beds & Borders: Space plants 8 to 12 inches (20-30 cm) apart.
Mass Planting: Space plants 6 to 8 inches (15-20 cm) apart for a dense, continuous flower carpet.
Container Planting: 1-2 plants per 10-12 inch diameter pot.
Note: Calendula has a mounding habit. Adequate spacing ensures good airflow and prevents powdery mildew in humid weather.

⏱️ Simple Growth Timeline

Days to Germination: 5 - 14 days (usually 7-10 days in optimal cool soil).
Days to True Leaves: 10 - 14 days (after germination).
Days to Transplant Size (3-4 inches): 28 - 35 days (from sowing indoors).
Days to First Bloom: 50 - 60 days (from sowing; about 8-10 weeks).
Bloom Duration: Continuous blooming from late spring through early summer, and again in autumn with proper deadheading.

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