An easy45to45grow annual for bedding and borders large frilly blooms in a mix of colours from deep orange to cream are long flowering and great for cutting height 60cm 40243441 spread 45cm 40183441culinary information some parts of these flowers are edible the light peppery taste of the flowers can be added to breads for extra flavour with a touch of colour calendula petals can also be used as a substitute for saffron when colouring rice dishes for more detail