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Calendula 'Zeolights'

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Zeolights is a popular variety of Calendula, which belongs to the Pot Marigold genus (Calendula officinalis 'Zeolights'). Zeolights grows as an Annual/Perennial and is a Flower. Being an annual / perennial, it tends to grow either as a single season plant, or a plant that can stay in your garden for many years. Zeolights is known for growing to a height of approximately 30.0 cm (11.7 inches).

As Zeolights Calendula is a low maintanence plant, it is great for beginner gardeners and those that like gardens that don't need much overseeing.

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

How to grow Calendula 'Zeolights'

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Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Zeolights is thought of as half hardy, so protect with a row cover whenever the temperatures drop. Use USDA Hardiness Zone 6 - 10 as your guideline for the appropriate climate for this plant. Ensure your soil is loamy and has a ph of between 6.1 and 7.8 as Calendula is a weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil loving plant.

Growing Zeolights from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 7.8 inches (20.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.2 inches (0.5 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 10°C / 50°F to ensure good germination.

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

Transplanting Zeolights

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Zeolights is a half hardy plant.

Harvesting Zeolights

Calendula 'Zeolights' information

Lifecycle The lifecycle that Zeolights exhibits. Annual/Perennial Category The category for the Zeolights plant. Flower
Hardiness Is Zeolights frost hardy? Half Hardy
Mature Height How tall does Zeolights grow? 30.0 cm / 11.7 inches Mature Spread How wide does Zeolights grow? 10.0 cm / 3.9 inches
USDA Zone Range What zones does Zeolights grow best in? Zone 6 - Zone 10 pH Range The level of acidity for Zeolights. 6.1 - 7.8
Sun How much sunlight does Zeolights need to grow? Full Sun
Water Requirements How much water does Zeolights require? Medium Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertiliser does Zeolights need? Medium
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Zeolights need in order to germinate? 10°C / 50°F to 15°C / 59°F Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Zeolights in? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki!
Sowing Depth How deep to plant Zeolights? 0.5 cm / 0.2 inches
Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to sow Zeolights 20.0 cm / 7.8 inches
Edible? Is Zeolights edible? edible

How long does Zeolights take to grow?

These estimates for how long Calendula 'Zeolights' 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 Zeolights to germinate? 3 days Average 3 days | Min 3 days | Max 4 days (2)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Zeolights? + 50 days Average 50 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Maturity How long until Zeolights 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 Zeolights? = 123 days

When should I sow Zeolights?

Folia's when to plant Calendula 'Zeolights' 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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