Companion Plants Bundle: Everglades Tomato and Orange Calendula

A Vibrant, Protective Pair

Everglades Tomato and Orange Calendula make a lively companion planting that combines flavor, color, and natural defense. The heat-tolerant Everglades Tomato thrives with plenty of sun, while bright orange calendula blooms at its base, attracting pollinators and beneficial insects that help improve fruit set. Calendula also acts as a living mulch, suppressing weeds and protecting tomato roots while adding cheerful color to the garden.

Together, they create a resilient, low-maintenance pairing where beauty meets function—showy flowers, abundant tomatoes, and a thriving garden ecosystem all in one space. 

Why They Grow Well Together – Highlights

• Pollinator boost – Calendula flowers attract bees and other beneficial insects, improving tomato yields.

• Natural pest support – Calendula can repel certain pests like nematodes and aphids that bother tomatoes.

• Weed suppression & soil protection – Low-growing calendula shades soil, keeping it cool and reducing weeds.

• Complementary growth habits – Tomatoes grow upright while calendula stays low, avoiding competition.

• Extended harvest & bloom – Tomatoes produce fruit while calendula blooms, providing season-long color and productivity.

• Low-maintenance synergy – Similar sun and water requirements make them easy to care for together.

• Attractive garden pairing – Combines edible bounty with ornamental blooms for visual appeal.