(Pot Marigold)
Dye Colour: Yellow to Orange | Produced in: Ireland
Calendula officinalis, commonly known as Pot Marigold, is a generous and easy-to-grow dye plant producing abundant yellow and orange flowers over a long flowering season. Its bright petals are valued for eco printing and natural dyeing, where they create warm, soft tones and expressive botanical marks.
Although technically a short-lived perennial, Calendula is best grown as an annual for reliable flowering and continuous harvest. Reaching up to 80 cm in height, it fits well into both dedicated dye gardens and mixed planting schemes.
Colour fastness: Poor to Medium
Sowing period
March to April or August to September
Germination time
14–21 days at 18–20 °C (65–70 °F)
Height
Up to 80 cm (31 in)
Preferred location
Full sun with moist, well-drained soil
Harvest flower heads regularly throughout the season to encourage continued blooming. Petals may be used fresh or dried for dyeing and eco printing.
Open-pollinated & organically grown in Ireland
Germination rate: 61%
Approx. 25 seeds per packet
Irish seed licence: IE010713
Please note: Seeds and plants can only be shipped within Europe.
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