Calendula Seeds (Mix Colours) – گلِ اشرفی | WINTER

Calendula (گلِ اشرفی) – Mix Colours

Calendula (Calendula officinalis), commonly known as گلِ اشرفی, is a beautiful cool-season flowering annual valued for its cheerful blooms and easy cultivation.

This mixed-colour variety produces flowers in attractive shades of yellow, golden yellow, cream and orange, creating a colourful winter display in home gardens. Calendula is suitable for flower beds, borders, pots and grow bags and is particularly useful for gardeners looking for a hardy, beginner-friendly winter flower.

Regular removal of faded flowers encourages the plant to continue producing fresh blooms for a longer period. Calendula flowers also attract bees, butterflies and other beneficial pollinators.

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Best Sowing Season

Pakistan – Hot Climate: October – November

Crop: Winter Flower

Calendula performs best during cool weather. High temperatures may reduce flowering quality and overall plant performance.

Key Features

• Attractive mixed yellow, cream, golden and orange flowers
• Easy-to-grow winter annual
• Suitable for beginners
• Excellent for pots, grow bags and flower beds
• Long flowering period with regular deadheading
• Attracts bees, butterflies and beneficial insects
• Suitable for balconies, terraces and home gardens
• Can also be grown as an ornamental border plant

Product Details

• Approximate Seeds per Pack: Approx. 30 Seeds
• Plant Type: Annual Flowering Plant
• Botanical Name: Calendula officinalis
• Common Names: Calendula, Pot Marigold, گلِ اشرفی

Flower Colours

Mixed shades including:

• Yellow
• Golden Yellow
• Cream / Pale Yellow
• Orange

Recommended Grow Bag

G-8 Grow Bag – 8 × 8 Inch

A G-8 grow bag is suitable for growing one Calendula plant individually. The G-8 is a compact 2-gallon, 8 × 8 inch felt fabric grow bag suitable for flowers and other small plants.

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Calendula can also be grown directly in flower beds, raised beds and suitable pots.

Recommended Soil / Potting Mix

Use a loose, fertile and well-drained growing medium. A practical mix may include:

• Garden soil / Bhalu Mitti
• Vermicompost
• Cocopeat, leaf compost or another drainage-supporting component if required

For containers and grow bags, GREEN GARDENS recommends using vermicompost as part of a balanced potting medium rather than filling the container entirely with vermicompost.

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Growing from Seeds

1. Prepare the Growing Medium

Fill the seed tray, pot or grow bag with loose, fertile and well-draining soil. Level the surface gently without compacting it excessively.

2. Sow the Seeds

Sow Calendula seeds approximately 0.5–1 cm deep. Cover lightly with fine soil or growing medium.

3. Water Gently

Water with a fine shower or mist immediately after sowing. Keep the soil consistently moist during germination, but avoid waterlogging.

4. Germination

Under suitable conditions, seeds normally germinate in approximately 7–14 days.

5. Sunlight

Calendula performs best in Full Sun – approximately 6 hours or more daily. Light shade can be tolerated, but flowering may be reduced.

6. Thinning / Transplanting

Once seedlings are established, thin or transplant carefully. Maintain approximately 15–20 cm spacing between plants for healthy air circulation and flowering. For container growing, keep one healthy plant in a G-8 grow bag.

Watering

• Keep soil evenly moist during germination
• Water when the upper soil begins to dry
• Avoid keeping the root zone permanently wet
• Ensure excess water can drain freely
• Reduce unnecessary overhead watering once plants become established

Fertilizer & Feeding

Calendula generally performs well in moderately fertile soil.

• Add organic compost or vermicompost during soil preparation
• Light feeding may be provided during active growth
• Avoid excessive nitrogen fertilizer, as it may produce excessive leaves at the expense of flowers

Flowering & Deadheading

Under suitable winter conditions, Calendula begins flowering after establishment and can continue producing blooms through the cool season. Regularly remove faded flowers to encourage more flower buds, longer flowering, neater plants and reduced unnecessary seed formation.

Cut spent flower heads just above a healthy leaf or branching point. Regular deadheading is one of the easiest ways to maintain continuous Calendula flowering.

Recommended For

• Home Gardens
• Kitchen Gardens
• Balcony & Terrace Gardens
• Pots & G-8 Grow Bags
• Flower Beds & Raised Beds
• Borders & Pollinator Gardens
• Beginner Gardeners

Benefits

• Colourful Winter Display – Produces cheerful yellow, cream, golden and orange blooms during the cool season.
• Pollinator Friendly – Flowers help attract bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects.
• Easy to Grow – Suitable for new gardeners.
• Container Friendly – Manageable growth habit suitable for pots and small grow bags.
• Continuous Flowering – Regular deadheading encourages repeated bloom production.

Important Growing Tips

• Sow during October and November in hot-climate areas of Pakistan
• Give plants plenty of sunlight
• Do not bury seeds too deeply
• Keep the medium moist during germination
• Avoid waterlogged soil
• Maintain reasonable spacing between plants
• Avoid excessive nitrogen fertilizer
• Deadhead regularly for continued flowering
• Good air circulation helps maintain healthy plants

Related Products

• 🟨🔗 Winter Flower Seeds
• 🟨🔗 GREEN GARDENS Grow Bags
• 🟨🔗 Vermicompost – Organic Soil Amendment

FAQs

When should Calendula seeds be sown in hot areas of Pakistan?
For hot-climate areas, the recommended sowing period is October and November.

How deep should Calendula seeds be sown?
Sow approximately 0.5–1 cm deep and cover lightly with fine soil.

How long does Calendula take to germinate?
Usually around 7–14 days under suitable conditions.

Can Calendula be grown in a grow bag?
Yes. One Calendula plant can be grown comfortably in a GREEN GARDENS G-8 grow bag.

Does Calendula need full sun?
Yes. Around 6 hours or more of direct sunlight is preferred for good flowering.

Should faded Calendula flowers be removed?
Yes. Regular deadheading encourages continued flowering and keeps the plant tidy.

Is Calendula suitable for beginners?
Yes. It is a relatively easy and rewarding winter flower for home gardeners.