Heirloom Variety - An heirloom calendula from 1929, Ball’s Orange was originally bred by the George J. Ball company for use as a cut flower in greenhouses. This classic variety of Calendula officinalis produces large, full-petaled blooms in a glowing, deep orange hue—especially striking at sunset. With long stems perfect for bouquets, it remains a must-have calendula flower seed for the home cutting garden. Versatile Flower - Ball’s Orange grows up to 24 inches tall, making it an excellent choice for borders, beds, or containers. Though often called a pot marigold, calendula is botanically distinct and prized for both its beauty and usefulness. These calendula flower seeds thrive in full sun and cool weather, blooming reliably from spring through early summer and again in fall in many regions. Promotes Healing - Calendula is more than ornamental—it’s a traditional medicinal flower used in skin salves, teas, and tinctures. Ball’s Orange brings both beauty and utility to your garden, with petals that can be harvested for home apothecary use. Whether you’re growing for color, cutting, or craft, this historic calendula variety is sure to shine. Safe Seeds - We aim to offer the best tomato seeds available. Our chemical-free, USA-grown, non GMO seeds are regularly tested to ensure at least 85% germination. Whether you like to get a head start indoors or you're looking for calendula seeds for planting outdoors after the last frost, you can be confident that your heirloom calendula seeds will get off to a quick start. Should you encounter any problems, we'll happily make it right. We want to help make your garden a success. Convenient Packaging - Durable packet protects seeds from light and moisture, extending the survival of the seeds by years. Resealable zipper tops make for convenient storage and planting. Sow what you need today, seal and store the rest for later. Your gardening seeds will remain viable on the shelf for years. A great choice for off grid living supplies, emergency preparedness seed vaults and an excellent way to keep your seed bank fresh and organized. Ball's Orange is a very old variety of calendula dating back to at least 1929. Bred to be a greenhouse cut flower for the florist industry, Ball's Orange was selected for its long stems which are ideal for making arrangements and bouquets. In their 1929 catalog, the George J Ball company describes Ball's Orange as a "large, deep, full-petaled flower of a glowing orange color." We'd agree, the flowers really do have a beautiful, glowing color that seems to illuminate around sunset. A must-have for the cutting garden. Grows 24 inches tall. Each packet contains a minimum of 250 seeds.