Fiesta Gitana Calendula is an annual that will flower virtually all summer long. The fully double flowers come in shades of orange, yellow, and gold. This dwarf variety grows up to 12 inches tall, making it perfectly suited for containers or edging the garden bed. The flower petals of Fiesta Gitana Calendula are edible. They look superb sprinkled over salads and drinks. Keep Fiesta Gitana Calendula deadheaded for the tidiest look and the longest flowering period. Simply pull or snip off any flowers the day after they fade. Once established, Fiesta Gitana Calendula needs little care, so it makes a good candidate for xeriscaping.
Botanical Name: Calendula officinalis
Life Cycle: Annual
Light Requirement: Full Sun
Planting Season: Spring
Plant Type: Compact, Double-Flowered Petite Blooms on Shorter Stem, Lanceolate Leaf Shape
Features: Heirloom, Attracts Pollinators, Edible, Fragrant, Easy to Grow & Maintain, Container Garden
Color: Orange, Yellow, White
Blooms: Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Days to Maturity: 80 Days
Plant Height: Up to 12 inches
Plant Spacing: 8-10 inches
Planting Depth: 1/4 inch
Sowing Method: Direct Sow
Cold Stratification: No
Hardiness Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10