Calendula Seeds - Fiesta Gitana

60-70 Days to maturity. Calendula officinalis ’Fiesta Gitana’. Fiesta Gitana Calendula Seeds. Non-GMO, open-pollinated, heirloom, annual, also known as pot marigold. This one-of-a-kind dwarf marigold, known as Fiesta Gitana, is truly the star of the season. Introduced in the 1970s, it surged to the top of the popularity charts for its compact habit and fully double 1-2 inch wide blooms. A type of pot marigold, Fiesta Gitana is a hardy garden performer with all the skills necessary to be a regular and beloved member of your flower bed or garden. From its adorable blooms to its adaptability and edibility, this plant is sure to wow you year after year if allowed to reseed! ~2,100 Seeds / Ounce. Latin Name: Calendula officinalis ’Fiesta Gitana’ Hardiness Zone: Annual in zones 2-11. Days to Maturity: 60-70 Days to Germination: 10-14 Seeding Depth: Surface to 0.125 inches Plant Spacing: 12-15 inches Row Spacing: 18-24 inches Plant Height: 8-12 inches Plant Width: 8-10 inches Plant Spread: 8-10 inches Growth Habit: Upright Soil Preference: Calendula prefers well-drained, fertile soil. Adaptable to chalky and sandy soils with various pH levels. Temperature Preference: 50-80F, 68-70F for germination Light Preference: Full Sun to Partial Shade Pests and Diseases: Calendula is known to be a trap crop. It will attract pests to it and deter the pests from going to your vegetables, herbs, or tender flowers. It excretes a sticky resin which traps the pests, killing them and preventing them from spreading further. Fiesta Gitana Calendula Color: Creamy yellow and orange petals with dark brown centers and classic greens. Easy/Hard: Easy Direct Sow: Yes. Direct sow in the spring for all climates. Start Indoors: Yes. Start indoors 4-6 weeks early in the spring for cool climates, or in summer for fall and winter use in warmer climates. Seed Stratification: Not Recommended Landscape Use: Bedding, Borders, Edging, Cut Flowers, Containers, and Medicinal Bloom Period: Spring to Fall Growing Location: In ground, Raised Beds, Containers Climate Tolerance: Edible: Yes, commonly added to salads for a flash of color. Growing Non-GMO Fiesta Gitana Calendula Flower Seeds Plant seeds outdoors directly into the garden soil at surface level with a dusting of soil. Wait to plant outside after the danger of frost has passed. Water in the seeds with a mister. Optionally, begin the seeds indoors up to one month before the last frost date for earlier blooms. When the seedlings have at least two true leaves, harden them off and then transplant them outdoors according to the spacing guidelines provided. For continuous blooms all summer, sow multiple batches 14-30 days apart and plant out successively. Blooming can be expected in the first growing season, about 1.5 to 2 months after germination. Plant them in a sunny location with moderately rich soil. They even grow freely in rocky and disturbed areas. Pot marigolds will reseed themselves happily without getting invasive. Fiesta Gitana Calendula has low to moderate water requirements. Fertilization is usually not necessary, but a light fertilization boost during establishment in early spring can give them a boost for the summer ahead. Fiesta Gitana Calendula in the Flower Garden These Fiesta Gitana Calendula will effortlessly attract butterflies, bees, and other insects to pollinate your garden. Calendula plants readily find their home in all types of gardens with their fully-double blooms. They thrive in naturalized meadows and herb gardens. Landscape Use of Fiesta Gitana Calendula They make a wonderful choice for beds, mass plantings, and borders. They are typically part of wildflower mixes that you can purchase and as such, are compatible with other perennial bloomers. Fiesta Gitana Calendula is known to be deer and rabbit-resistant. These flowers can be a beloved and endearing addition to any natural or cultivated landscape with low yearly maintenance. About Fiesta Gitana Calendula Garden Seeds Fiesta Gitana won the Royal Horticultural Society’s Garden Award of Garden Merit and the Feluroselect’s Gold Medal in 1977. Calendula Fiesta Gitana is non-invasive and provides 2-inch wide, fully-double blooms. Calendula officinalis has a long history of being cultivated for sale and ornamentation throughout the world, so much so that its origin is challenging to track definitively, but the common thought is that the calendula could be native to portions of Europe. The specific name, officinals, is the Latin word meaning "sold in shops." Calendula has been popularly sold and traded for its medicinal, soothing, and anti-inflammatory properties for centuries. Fiesta Gitana Calendula can also be known as common marigold, pot marigold, garden marigold, bicolored marigold, mary bud, or ruddles. Calendula plants are non–toxic to both humans and animals. Yet, it has been known to cause slight digestion upset or uterine contractions if consumed in very high amounts. Stories From Our Gardeners "Calendula is an ideal marriage between beauty and utility. The blooms are attractive, but they can also be transformed into healing balms, herbal teas, and baked goods!" - Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer Fiesta Gitana Calendula Seeds Per Package: 2 g - Wholesale - Approximately 148 Seeds 0.25 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 525 Seeds 1 oz - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 2,100 Seeds 4 oz - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 8,400 Seeds Non-GMO Fiesta Gitana Calendula seeds are available for Fast Free Shipping on qualifying orders.