Sherbet Fizz Calendula Seeds - Calendula Officinalis, 50 seeds

Quantity: 50 Seeds / pack

Sherbet Fizz Calendula (Calendula officinalis) bears unusual buff, cream, and pale-yellow petals with red-maroon undersides that shimmer as the flowers move. Plants reach about 18 inches tall and bloom from late spring until the first frost; the petals are sometimes used as an edible garnish in salads.

Why choose our seeds?

• Unusual buff and cream blooms with red-maroon petal undersides
• Blooms from late spring until the first frost
• Petals are sometimes used as an edible garnish; good for beds, borders, and cutting

How to grow Sherbet Fizz Calendula seeds

Choose Your Planting Method

• Indoors: Sow indoors in March–April at 65–73°F (18–23°C).
• Outdoors: Direct sow April–May where the plants are to grow.

Prepare Your Materials

• Seed-starting trays or pots (if indoors)
• Well-draining potting mix
• Spray bottle for misting

Sowing the Seeds

• Sow ¼ inch (about 1 cm) deep and cover with soil.
• Water gently; keep the soil evenly moist.

Provide the Right Conditions

• Light: Full sun.
• Temperature: Around 60°F (16°C) outdoors; 65–73°F (18–23°C) indoors.

Germination

• Usually 5–15 days, faster in warmth.
• Grow on in cooler conditions once seedlings are up.

Transplanting

• Transplant after the last frost, or thin direct-sown seedlings.
• Harden off indoor seedlings before planting out.
• Space 12–16 inches apart.

Care Tips

• Sun: Full sun.
• Water: Water regularly until established; keep soil evenly moist but well drained.
• Fertilizer: Generally not heavy feeders.
• Deadhead regularly to keep new blooms coming until frost.

Bloom Time:

Late spring until the first frost.