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Ancient Blooms Apothecary™

Six old-garden and native flowers arranged around a calendula-rich apothecary garden.

Ancient Blooms Apothecary™ pairs abundant first-season calendula with a perennial backbone that becomes more established over time. It is designed as a beautiful botanical garden inspired by plants with long histories in home gardens and herbal traditions. Recipe by weight: 70% Calendula ‘Fiesta Gitana’, 15% Purple Coneflower, 8% Gayfeather, 4% Native Selfheal, 2% Wild Bergamot, and 1% White Yarrow.

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Coverage2 oz up to 250 sq ft · 4 oz up to 500 sq ft · 8 oz up to 1,000 sq ft · 1 lb up to 2,000 sq ft
SunlightFull sun is best for most of the mix.
When to PlantSpring or fall according to local conditions.

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2 ozSKU: ANCBLOOM-2OZ · Pure seed · no grass or filler
$22.95
4 ozSKU: ANCBLOOM-4OZ · Pure seed · no grass or filler
$36.95
8 ozSKU: ANCBLOOM-8OZ · Pure seed · no grass or filler
$62.95
1 lbSKU: ANCBLOOM-1LB · Pure seed · no grass or filler
$104.95

What’s in the mix

Contains the following 6 species

Calendula ‘Fiesta Gitana’ flowers

Flower profile

Calendula ‘Fiesta Gitana’

Calendula officinalis

Calendula ‘Fiesta Gitana’ contributes its own bloom form, color, and seasonal character to this balanced seed mix.

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What to Expect

Let the planting develop.

Expect bloom timing and balance to shift with climate, planting date, weather, and establishment.

02

How to Plant

Prepare, sow, and press.

Prepare exposed soil, broadcast evenly, press seed firmly into the surface, and keep the seedbed consistently moist through germination. Do not bury deeply.

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