Calendula Seeds Porcupine

A captivating calendula with distinctive quilled, deep orange petals. They're perfect for beds and borders, fascinating for kids, ideal for cutting and will bloom until the first frosts! Easy to grow ideal for beginners. The brightly coloured flowers are cheerful in borders whatever the weather. Flowers are edible and ideal in salads. Height 45cm 18. HA Hardy annual.Often known as the 'Pot Marigold' a reference to its use in cooking. The edible petals can be used fresh in salads or dried and used to colour cheeses. Often used as a substitute to Saffron for colouring. In Germany it's used in soups and in the middle east in a lot of traditional dishes.