Calendula Ball Seeds - Orange (WINTER)

Calendula Ball Seeds - Orange (WINTER)Approx. 30 to 40 seeds in the pack. Calendula Ball Seeds Orange (WINTER) Calendula Ball is a vibrant winter flowering plant known for its bright orange, fully double ball shaped flowers. These cheerful blooms add a splash of color to gardens, pots, and borders during the cool months. Calendula is easy to grow, drought tolerant, and also has medicinal properties. It attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies, making it a great choice for

Approx. 30 to 40 seeds in the pack.

Calendula Ball Seeds – Orange (WINTER)

Calendula Ball is a vibrant winter flowering plant known for its bright orange, fully double ball-shaped flowers. These cheerful blooms add a splash of color to gardens, pots, and borders during the cool months.
Calendula is easy to grow, drought-tolerant, and also has medicinal properties. It attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies, making it a great choice for sustainable gardening.

Sowing Season

Winter Crop Only

Best Time to Sow in Pakistan:
                             October to February

• Thrives in cool temperatures (10°C – 20°C)

• Performs best in winter and early spring

• Heat reduces flower quality and plant vigor

Growing Instructions

1. Soil Preparation

• Use well-drained, fertile soil enriched with organic compost

• Ideal soil pH: 6.0 – 7.0

• Remove weeds and loosen soil before sowing

2. Sowing the Seeds

• Sow seeds directly on soil surface or lightly cover with 0.5 cm soil

• Keep soil moist but not waterlogged

• Germination takes 7–14 days

3. Watering

• Water regularly to keep soil evenly moist

• Avoid waterlogging to prevent root rot

4. Sunlight

• Requires full sun (6 hours or more) for best flowering

• Can tolerate light shade but flowers less

5. Fertilizer

• Apply balanced fertilizer or compost monthly

• Avoid excess nitrogen to encourage flowers

6. Flowering

• Blooms from December to April

• Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming

Benefits

Garden Benefits

• Bright orange, fully double flowers brighten winter gardens

• Attracts pollinators and beneficial insects

• Drought tolerant and low maintenance

• Suitable for beds, pots, borders, and containers

Medicinal Uses

• Traditionally used for skin healing and anti-inflammatory properties

• Calendula extracts are popular in creams and herbal remedies