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Caltha palustris (Marsh marigold)
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0.5m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Caltha palustris
Other names
Marsh marigold, Water goggles, Water gowan, Yellow gowan, Water buttercup, Brave bassinets, Boots, Kingcup, Water cowslip, Water dragon, Publicans-and-sinners, Soldier's buttons, Water boots, Meadow cowslip, Publican's cloak, Marybuds, Meadow-bright, Horse blob, May blob, Goldings, Crowfoot, Bull flower, Cow lily
Genus
Caltha Caltha
Species
C. palustris - C. palustris is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial, with glossy, rounded, heart-shaped leaves in deep-green and bright yellow flowers forming in clusters.
Caltha palustris is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Dark-yellow in Winter
Foliage
Dark-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Cut back after flowering.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Caltha palustris (Marsh marigold) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Bees (attract & feed bees), Bog garden, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Waterside, Wildlife
Cultivation
Plant in an open site in rich boggy soil at the water's edge in full sun.
Soil type
Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Boggy damp conditions
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Exposed
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
Botanical name
Caltha palustris
Other names
Marsh marigold, Water goggles, Water gowan, Yellow gowan, Water buttercup, Brave bassinets, Boots, Kingcup, Water cowslip, Water dragon, Publicans-and-sinners, Soldier's buttons, Water boots, Meadow cowslip, Publican's cloak, Marybuds, Meadow-bright, Horse blob, May blob, Goldings, Crowfoot, Bull flower, Cow lily
Genus
Caltha Caltha
Species
C. palustris - C. palustris is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial, with glossy, rounded, heart-shaped leaves in deep-green and bright yellow flowers forming in clusters.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
Dark-yellow in Winter
Foliage
Dark-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Cut back after flowering.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Caltha palustris (Marsh marigold) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Bees (attract & feed bees), Bog garden, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Waterside, Wildlife
Cultivation
Plant in an open site in rich boggy soil at the water's edge in full sun.
Soil type
Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Boggy damp conditions
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Exposed
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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