Calendula Fiesta Gitana Mix is a dwarf heirloom calendula with cheerful blooms in shades of orange, yellow, and gold. Growing approximately 8–12 inches tall, this compact mix brings color to containers, herb gardens, beds, borders, and pollinator plantings. The petals are edible with a slightly bitter, peppery flavor, and the variety has received the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit for reliable garden performance. This packet contains 500 non-GMO, heirloom seeds. There are no white flowers in this mix.

Germination Rate: 85%. Test Date: 1/26. AWSC.

Culinary Uses

• Edible Petals: Use properly identified, pesticide-free petals as colorful garnishes for salads and other dishes.
• Fresh Garden Flavor: The petals have a slightly bitter, peppery flavor that can add a distinctive accent when used sparingly.
• Herb Garden Accent: Grow Fiesta Gitana Mix alongside culinary herbs for an attractive and useful planting.
• Dish Decoration: Add individual petals to brighten finished dishes, provided the flowers were grown without prohibited chemicals.

Medicinal Uses

Calendula has a long history of traditional use in herbal practices. This seed listing is for gardening purposes only and does not make medical claims or provide medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before using any plant for medicinal purposes.

Growing Directions

• Choose the Site: Plant in full sun for the strongest flowering. In hot summer climates, provide light afternoon shade to help plants handle heat.
• Prepare the Soil: Use rich, moderately moist, well-drained soil. Avoid conditions that remain waterlogged.
• Plant the Seeds: Sow according to the packet directions and local planting calendar. Calendula performs well in containers, beds, borders, and herb gardens.
• Allow Airflow: Give plants enough room for air to circulate around the foliage, especially during humid weather.
• Water Consistently: Keep soil moderately moist while plants establish, then water when the surface begins to dry.
• Encourage Blooming: Remove spent flowers regularly to help prolong the blooming display.
• Support Pollinators: Include the orange, yellow, and gold blooms in a pollinator-friendly planting with other flowering herbs and annuals.

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Grow compact orange, yellow, and gold calendula for herb gardens, edible petals, containers, borders, and pollinator plantings.

Important Disclaimer

• Edible Use: Only eat flowers that are correctly identified as edible and grown without prohibited pesticides or chemicals. Wash thoroughly before use and introduce any edible flower cautiously.
• Traditional Herbal Use: Historical or traditional use does not establish medical effectiveness or safety. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before medicinal use.
• Variety Disclaimer: Flower color, plant height, flowering time, fullness, and performance can vary with weather, soil, cultural practices, and local growing conditions.
• Seed Storage: Store unused seeds in a cool, dry, dark place in a sealed container. Protect them from moisture and temperature swings to help preserve viability.
• Planting Zones: Calendula timing varies by climate. Follow local frost dates and planting calendars for the best results.

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