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Pacific Apricot Beauty
FlowerCalendula officinalis
- Partial sun
- Zones 2–11
- 50 days to maturity
- Flowers
- 12" spacing
- Low water
- Annual
Overview
2-3" wide fully double blooms. Tall, vigorous, healthy plants with sturdy stems. More uniform plant habit and flower size than other calendulas in our trials within this color range. Cream-colored ray petals darken to apricot at the petal edges. Also known as pot marigold, common marigold, and Scotch marigold. Edible Flowers: Petals of the flowers can be used fresh or dried in "flower confetti," soups, soufflés, rice dishes, baked goods, and to garnish desserts. Calendula is a popular choice for brightening up salad mix. Flavor is tangy and slightly bitter. Remove the petals from the flower base before consuming as the base can be quite bitter.
Planting
Direct sow after last frost or start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: low. Soil: Well-drained soil, tolerates poor soil. Space plants 12" apart. Germination: 7-14 days.