Sow indoors approximately six weeks before the last frost. Use porous mix, set seeds about 5 to 6 mm deep, and maintain 21°C. Emergence normally takes 7 to 10 days. After germination, provide bright light and avoid saturation. Harden plants for one week, then transplant 7 to 10 days after the last ground frost. Calendula tolerates cool weather, but a hard frost may damage young plants. Direct sowing is also possible once soil has warmed and the risk of significant frost has passed, although flowering will begin later. Observe plants weekly and adjust care to actual weather, drainage, and vigour.
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Asteraceae
Ornamental flowers seeds
Bon Bon Mix calendula (Calendula officinalis)
Calendula officinalis
Bon Bon Mix calendula is an early, dwarf annual approximately 30 cm tall and wide. Its highly uniform 7.5 cm blooms combine bright yellow, orange, delicate apricot, and soft yellow. W.H. Perron packet 60-2230-010 contains approximately 50 bare seeds. Sow six weeks before the last frost at 21°C; germination takes 7 to 10 days and the first flowers arrive after 9 to 10 weeks. In sun or partial shade, this compact variety blooms from June through October in drained, even ordinary soil. It suits borders, containers, and bouquets. Its petals are edible when plants are grown and handled as a food crop. Observe plants weekly and adjust care to actual weather, drainage, and vigour.
Quantity
Approximately 50 seeds per packet
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Difficulty level
Easy
Discover the plant
Family
Asteraceae
Genus
Calendula
Species
officinalis
Cultivar
Bon Bon Mix
Type
Non-organic seeds, Treated seeds, coated seeds
Cycle
Annual
Bon Bon Mix calendula (Calendula officinalis) is an early, dwarf annual forming a uniform mound approximately 30 cm tall and wide. Its 7.5 cm double or semi-double flower heads blend bright yellow, orange, delicate apricot, and soft yellow above aromatic green foliage. The first blooms appear about 9 to 10 weeks after sowing and continue from June through October when spent flowers are removed. Its compact outline suits edging, containers, and cut-flower gardens, while the petals are edible when plants are grown without products unsuitable for food crops. The warm mixture provides consistent colour without overwhelming smaller garden spaces.
Sow indoors approximately six weeks before the last frost and maintain 21°C in porous, well-drained seed-starting mix. Germination generally takes 7 to 10 days. Harden seedlings, then transplant 7 to 10 days after the last ground frost into sun or partial shade and drained soil. Calendula tolerates ordinary ground, including relatively poor or slightly alkaline soil. Water every two or three days during establishment, then deeply whenever the soil dries; a well-rooted plant often needs only one thorough weekly watering when heat is not severe. Above all, avoid standing water and overly rich fertilizer, which can encourage leaves rather than a balanced floral display.
Bon Bon Mix creates a low, bright border, animates the front of a flower bed, and fills a sunny planter with ease. Compact stems provide small cut flowers in warm colours, and regular cutting or deadheading encourages the display to continue. Accessible blooms may support visiting pollinating insects, while clean petals can add colour to salads or compound butter. Group several plants to strengthen the yellow, orange, and apricot effect, then combine them with blue-grey foliage, blue flowers, or fine grasses. This versatile annual provides a long season of interest without dominating neighbouring plants and adapts especially well to Canadian home gardens with limited space.
Planting guide
From planting to establishment.
Planting depth
Approximately 5 to 6 mm
Spacing / density
Space approximately 25 to 30 cm apart
Establishment temperature
21°C
Establishment time
7 to 10 days
Best planting time
Spring after seedlings are hardened
Propagation
Seed
Growing method
For best results with Bon Bon Mix calendula, follow the confirmed sowing information and observe growth at each stage. Bon Bon Mix calendula is an ornamental flowers variety offered as seed for gardeners who want clear, practical product information. The packet contains approximately 50 seeds, and the formulation is non-organic seeds, treated seeds, coated seeds. For best results, follow the sowing, light, and spacing information associated with this variety. You can adjust care to your soil, weather, and observed growth without exceeding the plant’s actual needs. For containers, drainage and soil volume directly influence moisture stability around the roots and the frequency of watering. In the garden, an accessible position makes observation, occasional watering, harvesting, and timely maintenance easier. It is recommended to remove only damaged material while retaining healthy foliage needed for continued growth. Results may vary with weather, sowing date, soil quality, and the number of hours of useful light each day. This approach helps gardeners enjoy the variety’s confirmed qualities without adding more maintenance than the plant requires. For best results, check the growing medium before watering and adjust frequency to the actual conditions around the plant.
Soil and care
The right conditions.
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Soil pH
Tolerates slightly alkaline soil; exact value not specified by the supplier
Minimum temperature
Protect from frost
Watering
Water every two or three days after transplanting until roots are established and the soil has settled firmly. Afterward, let the surface dry slightly and water deeply, often about once weekly in the ground when heat is not severe. Increase frequency in containers and during heat waves without ever leaving standing water. Apply water at the base to keep flowers clean. Observe plants weekly and adjust care to actual weather, drainage, and vigour.
Soil type
Indoors, use porous, well-drained seed-starting mix to prevent excess water. Outdoors, calendula accepts ordinary or even relatively poor soil when drainage remains reliable. It also tolerates reasonably fertile and slightly alkaline conditions. Loosen approximately 30 cm of soil, incorporate growing mix if needed, and avoid sites that remain waterlogged. Firm gently around transplants so roots contact the surrounding soil without burying the crown.
Fertilization
Incorporate a modest amount of mature compost during preparation but avoid heavy nitrogen. W.H. Perron mentions organic bone meal or a soil activator at transplanting, always according to label directions. In containers, use a balanced flowering-plant fertilizer at low strength only if growth slows. Excess fertility produces abundant leaves and fewer flowers. Observe plants weekly and adjust care to actual weather, drainage, and vigour.
Seasonal care
Seasonal care for Bon Bon Mix calendula relies on regular observation, measured intervention, and respect for its growth cycle. Bon Bon Mix calendula is an ornamental flowers variety offered as seed for gardeners who want clear, practical product information. The packet contains approximately 50 seeds, and the formulation is non-organic seeds, treated seeds, coated seeds. For best results, follow the sowing, light, and spacing information associated with this variety. You can adjust care to your soil, weather, and observed growth without exceeding the plant’s actual needs. For containers, drainage and soil volume directly influence moisture stability around the roots and the frequency of watering. In the garden, an accessible position makes observation, occasional watering, harvesting, and timely maintenance easier. It is recommended to remove only damaged material while retaining healthy foliage needed for continued growth. Results may vary with weather, sowing date, soil quality, and the number of hours of useful light each day. This approach helps gardeners enjoy the variety’s confirmed qualities without adding more maintenance than the plant requires. For best results, check the growing medium before watering and adjust frequency to the actual conditions around the plant. You can review foliage and new growth each week to notice water stress, slowed development, or damage at an early stage. Good air movement and spacing that follows the product information support steady development throughout the growing season.
Container growing
A controlled environment.
Recommended pot size
10 to 15 L per plant; minimum depth of 20 to 25 cm
Bon Bon Mix calendula can be considered for a container when volume, drainage, and light match the expected growth. Bon Bon Mix calendula is an ornamental flowers variety offered as seed for gardeners who want clear, practical product information. The packet contains approximately 50 seeds, and the formulation is non-organic seeds, treated seeds, coated seeds. For best results, follow the sowing, light, and spacing information associated with this variety. You can adjust care to your soil, weather, and observed growth without exceeding the plant’s actual needs. For containers, drainage and soil volume directly influence moisture stability around the roots and the frequency of watering. In the garden, an accessible position makes observation, occasional watering, harvesting, and timely maintenance easier. It is recommended to remove only damaged material while retaining healthy foliage needed for continued growth. Results may vary with weather, sowing date, soil quality, and the number of hours of useful light each day. This approach helps gardeners enjoy the variety’s confirmed qualities without adding more maintenance than the plant requires. For best results, check the growing medium before watering and adjust frequency to the actual conditions around the plant.
Bloom and dimensions
The complete profile.
Flower color
Bright yellow, orange, delicate apricot, and soft yellow
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Simple, oblong, slightly aromatic leaves
Growth rate
Fast; flowering in 9 to 10 weeks
Bloom period
Flowering begins about 9 to 10 weeks after sowing and generally extends from June through October. Highly uniform flower heads measure approximately 7.5 cm and continue longer when spent blooms are removed. Cut regularly for bouquets or harvest selected clean petals while leaving some flowers accessible to visiting insects. Observe plants weekly and adjust care to actual weather, drainage, and vigour. Record sowing, transplanting, and first-flower dates to improve planning the following season.
Fruiting
Sa silhouette compacte convient aux bordures, aux contenants et aux jardins de fleurs coupées, tout en offrant des pétales comestibles lorsqu’ils sont cultivés sans produits incompatibles avec l’alimentation. Les fleurs servent au jardin, dans les petits bouquets et, lorsque la culture est menée sans traitements incompatibles avec l’alimentation, comme source de pétales comestibles. Les fleurs peuvent être récoltées pour de petits bouquets, laissées aux insectes visiteurs ou utilisées par pétales dans des plats lorsque toutes les précautions alimentaires ont été respectées.
Maximum height
30 cm (11,8 po)
Maximum width
30 cm (11,8 po)
Harvest
Fleurs coupées et pétales au fil de la floraison, de juin à octobre
Garden associations
What to plant with it.
Good companions
Pair this compact calendula with plants sharing drained soil and sun or light partial shade. Blue ageratum, lobelia, mealycup sage, alyssum, dwarf cosmos, and fine grasses create colour and texture contrasts without overwhelming its 30 cm mounds. Maintain 25 to 30 cm between plants and adjust irrigation to each crop’s actual needs. No special pest-repellent property is claimed here without official confirmation; these combinations are primarily horticultural and aesthetic. Observe plants weekly and adjust care to actual weather, drainage, and vigour.
Use Bon Bon Mix as low edging, at the front of a flower bed, in a planter, or in a small cut-flower garden. Harvest stems as flower heads open and remove foliage that would sit in vase water. Clean petals may colour salads, rice, compound butter, or desserts when plants have been grown without products unsuitable for food crops. Never eat flowers from a commercial bouquet or a contaminated area. Observe plants weekly and adjust care to actual weather, drainage, and vigour. Record sowing, transplanting, and first-flower dates to improve planning the following season.
From the garden to inspiration.
Prepare calendula petal butter. Harvest four to six freshly opened Bon Bon flowers from plants grown without pesticides or other products unsuitable for food crops. Confirm identification, gently shake away insects, rinse quickly if necessary, and dry thoroughly. Remove only the coloured petals and discard the more bitter green parts. Mix two tablespoons finely sliced petals with 125 g softened butter, a pinch of salt, a little lemon zest, and several chopped thyme leaves. Shape into a roll in parchment and refrigerate for at least two hours. Serve a slice over roasted vegetables, warm bread, or fish. Begin with a small amount to appreciate the flavour. Never eat flowers purchased as decorative bouquets, gathered beside a road, or treated with a product not approved for edible crops. Observe plants weekly and adjust care to actual weather, drainage, and vigour. Record sowing, transplanting, and first-flower dates to improve planning the following season.
Frequently asked questions
Everything toknow.
W.H. Perron packet 60-2230-010 contains approximately 50 seeds. The official formulation is bare, meaning the seed is supplied without a listed commercial coating or pellet. Quantity and type are recorded in two separate fields so the number of units is not confused with formulation. The official product page and the 2026 W.H. Perron catalogue agree on approximately 50 bare seeds. The packet is not identified as organic, so that status must not be added. Store it in a cool, dry place and use the product code to distinguish this mix from other Bon Bon calendulas. Observe plants weekly and adjust care to actual weather, drainage, and vigour.
Remove spent heads before plants devote energy to seed and cut stems regularly for bouquets. Maintain moderate moisture by watering deeply as the soil dries without leaving roots in standing water. Overly rich fertility, especially nitrogen, produces abundant foliage and may reduce flowering. Provide sun or light partial shade, space plants 25 to 30 cm apart, and maintain airflow. After a heat wave, remove badly damaged flowers and resume consistent watering. With these simple practices, plants can renew their flowers until autumn frost. Observe plants weekly and adjust care to actual weather, drainage, and vigour. Record sowing, transplanting, and first-flower dates to improve planning the following season.
W.H. Perron lists this calendula as an edible plant. Use mainly the coloured petals, which are more pleasant than the green parts. Harvest only correctly identified, clean flowers grown without pesticides or foliar fertilizers unsuitable for food crops. Avoid commercial bouquets, roadside plantings, and areas used by animals. Shake away insects, rinse briefly if needed, and dry before use. Begin with a small amount in a salad, compound butter, or garnish. Pregnant people, anyone allergic to the Asteraceae family, or those receiving medical treatment should seek professional advice before unusual use. Observe plants weekly and adjust care to actual weather, drainage, and vigour.
Yes. Choose a 10-to-15-L pot per plant or a large planter allowing approximately 25 cm between plants. A depth of 20 to 25 cm and several drainage holes are essential. Use loose, moderately fertile mix and place the container in sun or light partial shade. Water when the first few centimetres dry and always empty the saucer. Feed lightly only if growth slows. Rotate the pot to keep the mound even and remove faded flowers often. Its compact 30-by-30-cm size is especially suitable for balconies and small patios. Observe plants weekly and adjust care to actual weather, drainage, and vigour.
