Calendula 'Orange Button'

Calendula officinalis

How to grow Calendula 'Orange Button'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Orange Button is generally regarded as a tender plant, so remember to ensure that temperatures are mild before moving outdoors. Orange Button needs a loamy soil with a ph of 6.1 to 7.8 (weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil).

Growing Orange Button from seed

Aim to sow 0.2 inches (0.5 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 7.8 inches (20.0 cm). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 10°C / 50°F.

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

Transplanting Orange Button

Orange Button is tender, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Orange Button