Calendula – Pacific Beauty Yellow Dark

Calendula ‘Pacific Beauty Yellow Dark’ is a hardy annual flower prized for its rich, deep yellow blooms with subtly darker centers, adding a warm and classic touch to any garden. Part of the popular Pacific Beauty series, this variety thrives in cooler climates and provides long-lasting color throughout the growing season.

While Calendula is classified as an annual, it often reseeds itself naturally in favorable environments, making it possible for the plant to return year after year in suitable regions. It performs especially well in the Willamette Valley of Oregon, where mild winters and moist springs encourage reliable self-seeding and healthy growth.

Often referred to as an “old-fashioned marigold,” Calendula is botanically distinct from true marigolds (Tagetes species) but shares their cheerful, daisy-like appearance. Besides its ornamental value, Calendula is also an herb, with edible petals that add vibrant color and a mild, slightly peppery flavor to salads, teas, soups, and baked goods. It also has a longstanding reputation in herbal medicine and skincare for its soothing and anti-inflammatory properties.

For best results, Calendula should be planted in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil. While it can be started indoors, it generally grows stronger and thrives longer when direct-seeded outdoors. In USDA zones 7–10, fall planting is recommended, allowing seeds to overwinter and produce early blooms in spring.

Common issues with Calendula include aphid infestations and powdery mildew, especially under humid or crowded growing conditions. Providing adequate spacing and good air circulation helps prevent these problems.

With its warm yellow tones, edible flowers, and easy-growing nature, Pacific Beauty Yellow Dark Calendula is an excellent choice for gardeners looking for a beautiful, multipurpose flower suited to cool-season growing.

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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.