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  • A close-up of a fully bloomed, deep orange, double-petaled Calendula flower, surrounded by green foliage.
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Calendula Seeds - Balls Improved Orange

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Prefers Lean Soil
Clay Soil Tolerant
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Dried Flowers
Medicinal
Edible
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Deters Insects

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Calendula officinalis

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

SEED TYPE

  • Heirloom Seed
  • Open Pollinated Seed

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

  • Spring through Fall

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 60 to 90 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Clumping
  • Mounding

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 12 to 24 inches

COLOR

  • Orange

An outrageously popular and well known Calendula, Ball's Improved Orange is an easy to grow classic! Beautifully vibrant with extra large blooms (up to 3 inches across in some cases!) this Heirloom Calendula has earned its place in gardener's hearts for centuries!

  • • Amazing orange blooms that are a classic for any garden
  • • Great for cut flowers or even as a salad garnish
  • • Favors full sun exposure

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Fall
  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/4 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 8 to 10 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 164 Up to 80 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 2,987 Up to 625 Sq. Ft
1/4 Pound 11,948 Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft
1 Pound 47,792 Up to 10,000 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

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    Calendula Seeds - Balls Improved Orange FAQs

    What is Ball's Improved Orange Calendula also known as?

    Ball's Improved Orange Calendula is also known as Pot Marigold, Ruddles, and Scoth Marigold.

    Is Ball's Improved Orange Calendula resistant to animals or disease?

    Ball's Improved Orange Calendula is deer resistant and rabbit resistant, meaning deer and rabbits generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

    Customer Reviews

    Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 1 reviews.

    Customer photo review of Calendula Seeds - Balls Improved Orange

    Pretty much exactly as expected. SUPER bright electric orange color, extremely easy to grow. The only photo I had was when there was only one bloom, but it did become bushier later in the season and has lots of blooms on one plant now. It is ‘sticky’ so good for medicinal use as well.

    Zanna 5/5 Verified

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