Greeting Card - Calendula - Calendula officinalis Porcupine
Hardy Annual. Flowers: Summer

If you want to create a splash of hot, impressionistic colour in your border, don’t forget the Marigold. Easy to grow, Marigolds are as at home in the herb or vegetable garden as in the ornamental garden, adding character to any neglected corner. Used for centuries in herbal medicine, the petals can be used as a substitute for saffron in rice or soup, and also added fresh to salads. Porcupine is a new variety with particularly vivid orange blooms. The petals are pointed, giving a wild, spiky twist to this traditional flower. Grown in an open, sunny position, these faithful annuals will self-seed readily - to return year after year.