How to make calendula bloom all year round

Natural flowering period of calendula

In the natural environment, the flowering period of marigold is from December to June , and the peak flowering period is from March to June . In home care, the peak flowering period is generally in winter. When kept indoors, the temperature is relatively suitable and the flowering is most prosperous.

Calendula blooms in summer

If you want calendula to bloom in summer, you should sow the seeds at the end of March , directly in pots. After the seedlings emerge, thin out the overcrowded seedlings and pay attention to controlling water and fertilizer. It will bloom in June .

Calendula blooms in autumn

Under normal circumstances, after flowering in spring, the flower buds have to wait until winter when nutrients are sufficient to bloom again, but it is not impossible to bloom again. After flowering in early spring, cut off the remaining flowers in time, increase water and fertilizer, replenish nutrients, and promote the sprouting of new branches. In summer, be sure to move the plant to a ventilated and cool place, and pay attention to watering so that the plant can accumulate sufficient nutrients, so that it can bloom again in autumn!

Calendula blooms in winter

Calendula is highly adaptable and can be sown all year round. It will bloom in the same year after sowing. If you want marigolds to bloom in winter, you can sow them in late August and move them into pots after they emerge. When the temperature drops below 10 °C around the time of Frost, move it to a warm indoor place for maintenance in time, keep the soil in the pot moist, and fertilize it in time, so that it can bloom in the dead of winter!