Giant Marsh Marigold | Caltha Palustris Polypetala
Giant Marsh Marigold
- Giant (or Great) Marsh Marigold delivers masses of giant buttercups from March to May. The flowers are up to 5cm across, carried on upright stems
- Pest free, no pruning required
- A strong growing perennial plant with rounded, deep green foliage
- With up to 40 showy stamens in the centre, this variety is highly attractive to bees and butterflies
- An ideal addition to wildflower gardens, pond edges and woodland planting schemes
- Will often produce a second flowering in the autumn
Giant Marsh Marigold
- Giant (or Great) Marsh Marigold delivers masses of giant buttercups from March to May. The flowers are up to 5cm across, carried on upright stems
- Pest free, no pruning required
- A strong growing perennial plant with rounded, deep green foliage
- With up to 40 showy stamens in the centre, this variety is highly attractive to bees and butterflies
- An ideal addition to wildflower gardens, pond edges and woodland planting schemes
- Will often produce a second flowering in the autumn
how to grow
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 soil
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=1613300960
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Planting Calendar
- Best time to plant
- Harvest
- Flower