When it blooms in the spring and summer calendula 39art shades39 is a wonderful addition to cottage garden borders the annual39s double textured blooms also make for a great indoor display where they will add exotic shades of orange purple and white to any vase arrangement what39s more this english marigold39s flowers are edible their petals can therefore be used as a colourful addition to salads delighting chefs and gardeners alike height 6cm 4023941 spread