Resina Calendula Flower Seeds

Resina Calendula (Calendula officinalis ‘Resina’) is a particularly potent variety of calendula known for its high resin content. It is very valuable for medicinal and skincare applications.

This variety has bright yellow flowers with a characteristic daisy-like shape. The blooms are rich in sticky resins, which contain beneficial compounds.
It grows as an annual in most regions, reaching about 12 to 24 inches in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Resina Calendula flowers from spring to fall and is known for being prolific in gardens with regular deadheading, which encourages continuous blooming.

Resina Calendula is prized for its high concentration of resins, which are the primary active medicinal compounds. These resins are rich in flavonoids and triterpenes, offering strong anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antibacterial properties. Due to these qualities, Resina Calendula is often used in:

Salves and Ointments: Calendula-infused oils and salves are applied to minor cuts, burns, rashes, and irritated skin. The high resin content makes it especially effective for soothing inflamed or damaged skin.

Herbal Teas and Tinctures: Calendula tea is sometimes consumed to aid digestion, support the immune system, and reduce inflammation.

Calendula extracts are frequently found in natural skincare products, especially those designed for sensitive or inflamed skin.

The Resina variety, with its high resin content, is particularly valued for making:

Balms and Lotions: To soothe skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, and dermatitis.
Lip Balms: Due to its healing properties, it’s often used in lip balms to treat dry or chapped lips.

Soil: Resina Calendula thrives in well-drained soil that is slightly sandy, though it’s a hardy plant that can tolerate less-than-ideal conditions.

Planting: Sow seeds directly into the garden after the last frost. The seeds can also be started indoors about 6-8 weeks before the last frost.
Watering: Regular watering is important, though the plant can tolerate some drought once established.
Harvesting: Flowers are best harvested in the morning when the resin content is highest. They can be dried for later use in oils, teas, or tinctures.

Calendula, including Resina Calendula, is often used in companion planting due to its ability to repel pests such as aphids and whiteflies. It also attracts beneficial insects like ladybugs and pollinators, making it a useful addition to vegetable gardens.

Resina Calendula is classified as a medicinal herb. It is widely recognized for its potent anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and healing properties due to its high resin content. The flowers of this plant are commonly used in herbal remedies, particularly in salves, balms, and tinctures to treat minor wounds, burns, rashes, and skin irritations. Additionally, it is used in teas for its digestive and immune-boosting benefits. ​

These seeds are available directly from Garden Faerie Botanicals in the heart of British Columbia, Canada. The collection features heirloom and heritage seeds that are personally cultivated organically without the use of any chemicals. Emphasizing historical, rare, non-GMO seeds, this selection preserves biodiversity through open-pollination.