Bright and cheery shades of apricot,cream, yellow and orange annuals that have graced gardens for centuries. Calendulas were commonly found in British Cottage gardens and were also used for medicinal and culinary purposes. Calendula is still just as multi-purpose, easy to grow and even found in vegetable gardens to deter pests such as aphids. Plant in any garden to make a showy display, attract butterflies or use as an ideal cutflower.