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Calendula officinalis Pacific Beauty Cream Seeds - Marigold

Calendula officinalis Pacific Beauty Cream (Pacific Beauty series)
Pot Marigold, Common Marigold, Scotch Marigold

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A medium-sized garden marigold with large double flowers. They emerge in creamy white before darkening to soft yellow, with a brown centre. Sown in March-April, this marigold blooms from June to September in sunny borders and containers. An annual that grows in all types of soil, in full sun, even by the seaside.
Flower size
8 cm
Height at maturity
60 cm
Exposure
Sun
Annual / Perennial
Annual
Germination time (days)
14 days
Sowing method
Direct sowing, Sowing under cover
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Sowing period March to May
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Flowering time June to September
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Description

The 'Pacific Beauty Cream' Marigold is a Calendula officinalis that produces large double flowers in cream white that later turn a soft yellow, on long stems. The plant forms a medium-sized and uniform clump. It brings life to borders and containers for weeks in summer and is very floriferous and robust. Sown in March-April, this annual with rapid growth is easy to cultivate in ordinary soil and blooms about 10 weeks later.

Calendula officinalis belongs to the asteraceae family, of which it has the characteristic inflorescence in the shape of a daisy. 'Pacific Beauty Cream' is a recent variety. The annual plant forms a clump composed of sturdy and branched stems in a few months, giving it a compact appearance. It reaches a height of 60 cm and a width of 40 cm. Its lanceolate leaves are velvety and very aromatic when crushed. Their bright green colour provides a beautiful setting for its soft flowers with a dark orange centre. Flowering starts in June and continues regularly until late summer, attracting many pollinating insects. Each head measures about 6 cm in diameter. It is composed of a centre of fertile florets surrounded by numerous long "petals" which are actually ligulate flowers gathered in a crown. This crown opens in the sun and closes at night or in cloudy weather. The seeds of the Marigold spread easily in different ways: by the action of the wind, by falling to the ground, but also by attaching to clothing and animal fur, as these small crescents are hooked. They self-sow easily, as their germination is not hindered by cold temperatures. Seedlings are content with all types of soil, as long as they are in the sun for a good part of the day.

The 'Pacific Beauty Cream' Calendula is a reliable choice in the garden for quickly creating a flowery border or filling a container on a sunny terrace. It is a perfect companion for colourful Dahlias and ornamental grasses with moving foliage. Foliage plants like artemisias or silver stachys complement it, as do flowers with well-drained soil such as salvias, roses, or annual love-in-a-mist in a perfect orange and blue duo. Calendula is also an edible flower, to be enjoyed in moderation, which can be used in salads, soups, or desserts. Some say that its flavour is peppery.

Listed in gardens since the 12th century, the Pot Marigold has many uses. It is first and foremost a dye plant used as a pigment. But it is also used in cosmetics, pharmacology, and homoeopathy for its soothing, astringent, healing, anti-inflammatory, and hepatic properties, among others. Lastly, its nickname of False Saffron comes from its culinary use. The Marigold can replace this spice by colouring rice dishes, as well as stews, soups, and herbal teas. When raw, it flavours cheeses, salads, and even butter. Furthermore, it has long been established in vegetable gardens as an ally of other edible plants, as it repels nematodes and attracts many pollinating insects.

Flowering

Flower colour yellow
Flowering time June to September
Inflorescence Flower head
Flower size 8 cm
Fragrance slightly scented
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Annual
Foliage colour green
Aromatic? Fragrant foliage when creased

Plant habit

Height at maturity 60 cm
Spread at maturity 40 cm
Growth rate very fast

Botanical data

Genus

Calendula

Species

officinalis

Cultivar

Pacific Beauty Cream (Pacific Beauty series)

Family

Asteraceae

Other common names

Pot Marigold, Common Marigold, Scotch Marigold

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference21439

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Planting and care

Marigolds can be sown directly in place from March in mild regions. If you are in a cold region, wait until the end of heavy frost, as the seeds prefer temperatures close to 20°C. Loosen the soil a bit and choose a sunny location. The seeds should be broadcast, covered with 1 or 2 mm of soil and lightly watered. They will germinate between 5 and 10 days and you can thin them out if necessary to 30 cm apart.

However, if you don't mind the winter frost, you can prepare your sowings as early as September by sowing in pots or trays and keeping them under cover until spring. Then, you can transplant from March into pots or directly in the ground to benefit from early flowering.

 

Cultivation:

Marigolds are fast-growing plants that thrive in full sun or partial shade in warm climates and sheltered positions. They are not very demanding, as long as they are planted in well-drained, fairly fertile, light soil. Protect the plants from slugs and snails, which are fond of them.

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Sowing period

Sowing period March to May
Sowing method Direct sowing, Sowing under cover
Germination time (days) 14 days

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Edge of border, Container
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture Moist soil, Ordinary, well-drained soil.

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