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Marsh marigold

£6.00

Marsh marigold is a lovely plant for the pond edge and wet ground including wet woodland, and damp meadows. It is relatively easy to grow as it spreads readily to form clumps which can be divided later in the Autumn. The flowers are at their best in April when the golden yellow blooms are a spectacular sight, attracting butterflies and bees on a warm Spring day.

Caltha palustris
Perennial
Yellow
Sun or shade, pond edge or wet ground
Height : 40cm
Flowering period : March – May
This is a good source of nectar :

Description

Marsh marigold is a lovely plant for the pond edge and wet ground including wet woodland, and damp meadows. It is relatively easy to grow as it spreads readily to form clumps which can be divided later in the Autumn. The flowers are at their best in April when the golden yellow blooms are a spectacular sight, attracting butterflies and bees on a warm Spring day.

Wildlife attracted:
The large leaves  are ideal for wildlife, offering pond side shelter for insects, and frogs. The large flowers are also an early source of nectar.
Other features:
The flowers are often called Kingcups due to their goblet shape.

The Marsh marigold may be include in the Pond edge wildflower plant collection

Available to buy online or from The Blooming Wild Nursery, Somerset

Additional information

Size

1lt pot, 2 lt pot, 9cm pot