Fiesta Gitana Calendula Seeds – Dwarf Pot Marigold Mix

Warm-Color Blooms on Compact Plants

Fiesta Gitana calendula (Calendula officinalis) fills pots and garden edges with a cheerful mix of orange, yellow, and gold flowers. Growing just 8–12 inches tall, this dwarf pot marigold brings plenty of color to small spaces without the height of larger varieties.

Plant it near a patio or along the front of a border to enjoy the blooms up close. Flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, and the stems can be cut for indoor arrangements.

Plant Highlights

• Variety: Fiesta Gitana.
• Botanical name: Calendula officinalis.
• Life cycle: Annual.
• Height: Approximately 8–12 inches.
• Flower colors: Mixed orange, yellow, and gold.
• Bloom season: Spring through fall where conditions remain favorable; best in cool weather.
• Light: Full sun to partial shade.
• Garden uses: Containers, beds, borders, pollinator gardens, and cut flowers.
• Growing range: Listed for USDA zones 3–10 as an annual, with planting dates determined by local conditions.

How to Sow

Starting Indoors

Sow in cell packs, pressing seeds into the growing mix and covering lightly. Keep the mix moist at approximately 70°F. Germination typically takes 7–14 days.

Direct Sowing

Sow outdoors after frost danger has passed. Cover seeds lightly with fine growing medium. Sow approximately 6 seeds per foot, then thin seedlings to 8–12 inches apart. For individual planting positions, use 3–4 seeds and thin after emergence.

Growing and Care

Provide moist, well-drained soil with a listed pH range of 5.8–6.5. Water moderately and avoid waterlogged conditions. Remove spent flowers regularly to encourage continued flowering.

Fiesta Gitana performs best in cool weather. In mild-winter areas, it can be grown from fall through spring. Deer resistance is noted in the existing growing information, although browsing can vary.

Growing in Containers

The compact habit suits patio pots and window boxes. Choose containers with drainage holes and a well-draining potting mix. Allow approximately 8–12 inches between plants rather than crowding seedlings.

Place pots in sun to partial shade, check moisture regularly, and water when the surface begins to dry. Let excess water drain away. Remove fading blooms to keep the display tidy and encourage more flowers.

Flower Uses

Enjoy the flowers in small arrangements. Calendula petals are also used as colorful garnishes for salads, soups, and desserts. Use only correctly identified flowers grown without products unsuitable for edible crops; seeds sold for planting are not intended for eating.

Available Seed Packs

Choose 50 seeds, 200 seeds, 1/4 oz, 1 oz, 4 oz, or 1 lb. The approximate seed count is 4,500 seeds per ounce; actual counts in weight-based packs may vary.