Marsh Marigold
The Highlights
Marsh Marigold is a spring-flowering herbaceous perennial belonging to the Buttercup genus. Native to marshes, this plant grows in damp conditions and can be planted at pond edges, in marsh ground or damp soil. The plants have strong branching roots, decumbent hollow stems and flowering stipules. Otherwise known as Kingcup, this herbaceous perennial flowers in April to August, producing overwintering buds and buttercup-like sepals in season.
The Highlights
Marsh Marigold is a spring-flowering herbaceous perennial belonging to the Buttercup genus. Native to marshes, this plant grows in damp conditions and can be planted at pond edges, in marsh ground or damp soil. The plants have strong branching roots, decumbent hollow stems and flowering stipules. Otherwise known as Kingcup, this herbaceous perennial flowers in April to August, producing overwintering buds and buttercup-like sepals in season.
Care Guide
Excellent pest and disease resistance
Untroubled by pests, but may be affected by powdery mildew. This can be avoided by spacing the plants out well and avoiding overcrowding, as well as not allowing water to splash on the leaves.MORE
Keep well watered
Needs a permanently wet soil - do not allow soil to dry out, watering well if planted in a border.
Full sun to partial shade
Grows best in a sunny spot with some partial shade
Moist loam
Any permanently moist or waterlogged soil - loam is ideal.
Feeding not required
No need to feed - this plant gets all the nutrients it needs from pond water or soil. ?v=1613300718
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Planting Calendar
- Best time to plant
- Harvest
- Flower