Is this a calendula?

[WPG]

This flower appeared on my allotment, it's really pretty. The photo doesn't really do justice to the colour, it's almost neon orange. I'm assuming it's some sort of calendula, but I can't find it in seed catalogues. It's grown to around 3 foot, and is covered in flowers - foliage and buds very similar to a calendula. Can anyone identify it?

[veggiechicken]

I'd say it was calendula. They come in all different colours and petal numbers. I have lots here - love 'em

[BertieFox]

I'd say so. This seemed the closest to your picture. Take a look at the rest of the images to find the particular type. http://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com.../calendula.jpg

[WPG]

Thanks VC and BertieFox. I'm not sure where it came from as I've only ever grown calendula officinalis But I'll save some seeds from this one, it's really pretty.

[Jeanied]

The seeds tend to go everywhere which is a nice bonus - I love annuals that do this.

[seasprout]

Yes, it definitely is.

A very nice Variant as well.

[Two_Sheds]

If your fingers feel all sticky and gacky after you've picked or deadheaded them ... then it is calendula, yes

[Shadylane]

Deffo calendula, I have some of those, I prefer them to the fuller/frillier petalled ones.