Radio Calendula

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SKU: 0833
$3.95 to $8.14

Item Details

Calendulas have been referred to as Pot Marigold for centuries. Radio was introduced to gardeners in the 1930s and is now quite hard to find. Beautiful orange flowers have quill-like edible petals. Blooms from early summer until frost. Well suited for pots.


  • Conventional
  • Self-seeding, hardy annual
  • Plants grow to 18-24 inches tall
  • Blossoms are edible
  • Great for container growing

Growing Instructions

Instructions - Sow seeds indoors 1/4" deep. Transplant outdoors after last frost. Can also be directly sown outdoors after the last frost. Prefers light well-drained soil and will tolerate dry conditions. Good cut flower. Calendula petals are edible and have a tangy slightly sweet flavor.

  • Start Indoors: 6-8 weeks before last frost
  • Germination: 5-15 Days
  • Plant Outdoors: 6-18” Apart
  • Light: Sun/Partial Shade

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Useful flowerbed Staple!

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Lovely flowers with blooms that keep popping up all season. Try making calendula oil or tea picking the flowers at full bloom and letting the petals dry.

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Impressed

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I believe they were in one of a pollinator mix that I got and they are some of the most impressive flowers in my garden, will definitely be singling these out for next year. Beautiful bright yellow to orange and attractive for bees and insects.