Calendula – Pacific Beauty Mix

Calendula ‘Pacific Beauty Mix’ is a vibrant, hardy annual flower that thrives in cooler climates and is prized for both its ornamental beauty and herbal uses. This mix features a striking blend of large, daisy-like blooms in shades of gold, orange, apricot, yellow, and cream, often with attractive darker centers. These cheerful flowers bring long-lasting color to garden beds, borders, and containers, and are excellent for cut flower arrangements.

While Calendula is technically an annual, it readily reseeds itself in suitable conditions and can behave like a short-lived perennial in milder climates. In areas such as the Willamette Valley of Oregon, Calendula often self-sows and returns year after year. In USDA hardiness zones 7–10, it can be fall-planted and will frequently overwinter to bloom early in the spring.

Sometimes referred to as an “old-fashioned marigold,” Calendula is not a true marigold (Tagetes genus), but shares a similar sunny appearance. It is also considered a herb, with edible petals that are commonly used to add color and mild flavor to salads, teas, soups, and baked goods. Calendula has a long tradition in herbal medicine and skincare, known for its soothing and anti-inflammatory properties.

Calendula grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. While it can be started indoors, it typically performs better when direct-seeded outdoors, where it establishes more robust roots and produces longer-lasting blooms. This flower is relatively easy to care for, though it can be susceptible to aphids and powdery mildew, particularly in humid or crowded conditions. Proper plant spacing and good air circulation help prevent these issues.

Easy to grow and multi-purpose, Pacific Beauty Mix Calendula adds charm, color, and utility to both ornamental gardens and edible landscapes.

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The broadcast rate for seeding is 60 – 75 pounds per acre.

The seed drill rate for seeding in rows is 30 pounds per acre.