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Calendula 'Flashback'

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Belonging to the Pot Marigold genus (Calendula officinalis 'Flashback'), Flashback is a variety of Calendula. This variety is an Flower that typically grows as an Annual, which is defined as a plant that matures and completes its lifecycle over the course of a single year. Flashback is known for growing to a height of approximately 30.0 cm (11.7 inches).

Due to how easy it is to grow in a variety of conditions, Flashback Calendula is great for beginner gardeners and those that like low maintainance gardens.

This plant info is provided by the myfolia gardener's wiki. All details about Calendula 'Flashback' have been kindly provided by our members.

How to grow Calendula 'Flashback'

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Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Flashback is thought of as half hardy, so it will require protection in frosts and low temperatures. The USDA Hardiness Zones typically associated with Flashback are Zone 1 and Zone 14. Planting Flashback in loamy soil with a ph of between 6.1 and 7.8 is ideal for as it does best in weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Flashback from seed

Sow at a depth of approx. 0.2 inches (0.5 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 7.8 inches (20.0 cm) between Calendula plants. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 10°C / 50°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Flashback about 35 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Flashback

As Flashback is half hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Flashback

Calendula 'Flashback' information

Lifecycle The lifecycle that Flashback exhibits. Annual Category The category for the Flashback plant. Flower
Hardiness Is Flashback frost hardy? Half Hardy
Mature Height How tall does Flashback grow? 30.0 cm / 11.7 inches Mature Spread How wide does Flashback grow? 10.0 cm / 3.9 inches
USDA Zone Range What zones does Flashback grow best in? Zone 1 - Zone 14 pH Range The level of acidity for Flashback. 6.1 - 7.8
Sun How much sunlight does Flashback need to grow? Full Sun
Water Requirements How much water does Flashback require? Medium Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertiliser does Flashback need? Medium
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Flashback need in order to germinate? 10°C / 50°F to 15°C / 59°F Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Flashback in? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki!
Can Sow Direct? Can Flashback seeds be sown directly? Yes Sowing Depth How deep to plant Flashback? 0.5 cm / 0.2 inches
Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to sow Flashback 20.0 cm / 7.8 inches
Edible? Is Flashback edible? edible

How long does Flashback take to grow?

These estimates for how long Calendula 'Flashback' takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

Days to Germination How long does it take Flashback to germinate? 12 days Average 12 days | Min 5 days | Max 20 days (3)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Flashback? + 50 days Average 50 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Maturity How long until Flashback is ready for harvest / bloom? + 70 days Average 70 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Flashback? = 132 days

When should I sow Flashback?

Folia's when to plant Calendula 'Flashback' estimates are relative to your last frost date. Enter your frost dates and we'll calculate your sowing and planting dates for you!

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