Fiesta Gitana Calendula is an annual that will flower virtually all summer long. The fully double flowers come in shades of orange, yellow, and gold. This dwarf variety grows up to 12 inches tall, making it perfectly suited for containers or edging the garden bed. The flower petals of Fiesta Gitana Calendula are edible. They look superb sprinkled over salads and drinks. Keep Fiesta Gitana Calendula deadheaded for the tidiest look and the longest flowering period. Simply pull or snip off any flowers the day after they fade. Once established, Fiesta Gitana Calendula needs little care, so it makes a good candidate for xeriscaping. Botanical Name: Calendula officinalis Life Cycle: Annual Light Requirement: Full Sun Planting Season: Spring Plant Type: Compact, Double-Flowered Petite Blooms on Shorter Stem, Lanceolate Leaf Shape Features: Heirloom, Attracts Pollinators, Edible, Fragrant, Easy to Grow Maintain, Container Garden Color: Orange, Yellow, White Blooms: Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall Days to Maturity: 80 Days Plant Height: Up to 12 inches Plant Spacing: 8-10 inches Planting Depth: 1/4 inch Sowing Method: Direct Sow Cold Stratification: No Hardiness Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10