Calendula officinalis

Annual ~ Height 50-70 cm ~ Hardy

A bushy aromatic long lived annual with showy bright orange or yellow daisy-like flowers throughout summer.

Fresh or dried petals can be used as a garnish for salads, to colour cakes or custards and in rice dishes as a substitute for saffron.

Whole dried flowers or petals add colour to pot pourri.

Any soil in a sunny position. Keep dead-heading to prolong the flowering period.