91-98 days. Bon Bon Series seeds grow one of the most celebrated, lush, and brilliant blooms of any calendula. Bon Bon Series seeds promise conveniently dwarfed 12 inch tall bushy calendula mounds bursting with dense 2-3 inch fully doubled golden pom-pom bulbs. Bon Bon Series seeds are an ideal grow for compact indoor pots, planters, containers, and patios or as the star to any fresh cut bouquet or arrangement. Bon Bon Series is a vigorous garden performer, easy to grow from seed, and matures sooner than other calendula varieties.

Growing Bon Bon Series Calendula Garden Seeds
Bon Bon Series calendula seeds have a wildflower-like hardiness and are most commonly broadcasted directly just before the final frost. Blend For earliest spring blooming, begin calendula seeds indoors 6-8 weeks prior, seeds will germinate in 7-14 days in complete darkness. If transplanting outdoors, harden off to a partially shaded spot. Plants may reseed in the garden in optimal growing conditions. Plant 3-4 Bon Bon Series seeds ¼ inch deep and 12 inches apart in average, moderately fertile, and well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Calendula has wildflower-like hardiness and are popularly broadcasted directly. Bon Bon Series seeds are more tolerant of heat than other varieties of calendula. Plants will benefit from partial shade in the long summer months and should be properly ventilated and not overwatered, as plants are susceptible to powdery mildew. Calendula has no serious pests, but monitor regularly for slugs on outdoor grows and white aphids on indoor plants. Pacific Mix calendula seeds mature in 91-98 days as 12 inch tall dwarfed bushy mounds with a 10-12 inch spread of huge 2-3 inch marigold-like blooms in a signature selection of Orange, Yellow, and Mix.
Calendula officinalis has a long history of being cultivated for sale and ornamentation throughout the world, so much so that its origin is difficult to trace, but botanists believe the calendula could be native to portions of Europe. In fact, 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.
Basic Info
Other Names: | Common Marigold, Pot Marigold, Scotch Marigold, Ruddles |
Color: | Signature selection of Orange, Yellow, and Mix |
Growing Info
Days to Maturity: | 91-98 days |
Hardiness Zone: | 2-11 |
Planting Depth: | Plant 3-4 seeds ¼ inch deep or broadcast directly |
Plant Spacing: | 12 inch |
Growth Habit: | 12 inch tall dwarfed bushy mound with a 10-12 inch spread of huge 2-3 inch marigold-like blooms |
Soil Preference: | Average, moderately fertile, well-drained |
Light Preference: | Full sun-Partial shade |
Other Info
Taxonomy: | Calendula officinalis |
Seed Type: | Annual |
Sow Indoors or Outdoors: | Bon Bon Series calendula seeds have a wildflower-like hardiness and are most commonly broadcasted directly just before the final frost. Blend For earliest spring blooming, begin calendula seeds indoors 6-8 weeks prior, seeds will germinate in 7-14 days in complete darkness. If transplanting outdoors, harden off to a partially shaded spot. Plants may reseed in the garden in optimal growing conditions. |
Diseases/Pests/Troubleshooting: | Bon Bon Series seeds are more tolerant of heat than other varieties of calendula. Plants will benefit from partial shade in the long summer months and should be properly ventilated and not overwatered, as plants are susceptible to powdery mildew. Calendula has no serious pests, but monitor regularly for slugs on outdoor grows and white aphids on indoor plants. |
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