• Caltha palustris
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Caltha palustris

Marsh marigold

£14.99
£14.99

3 litre pot

A classic spring perennial that lights up pond edges and damp ground with golden yellow flowers.
  • Excellent for wet ground
  • Wildlife-friendly
  • Native British plant
  • Early flowering

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  • Aspect

    Full sun to partial shade

  • Hardiness

    Fully hardy throughout the UK

  • Flowers

    March, April, May

  • Soil type

    Loam, clay

Caltha palustris
Caltha palustris

  • Why we like this plant

    Caltha palustris is an excellent choice for reliably damp or waterlogged areas where many plants struggle. Its bold spring flowers and lush foliage make it invaluable for naturalistic planting around ponds and streams.

  • About this plant

    A cheerful native wetland perennial, Caltha palustris produces glossy, buttercup-like yellow flowers in early spring, bringing bright colour to pond edges and damp garden areas.

  • Key features

    • Large, bright yellow spring flowers
    • Rounded, glossy green foliage
    • Ideal for pond margins and bog gardens
    • Early source of colour for wildlife

  • Eventual height and
    spread

    Height: 30–50cm | Spread: 45–60cm

  • Growth
    habit

    Upright, clump-forming perennial

  • Moisture

    Consistently moist to waterlogged

  • Position in
    the Garden

    Pond margin, bog garden

Planting guide

Plant in spring or autumn in consistently moist or waterlogged soil. It can be planted at the pond edge or in shallow water up to 10cm deep.

Care tips

Keep soil consistently moist and avoid dry conditions. Divide congested clumps after flowering if required.

Winter care

Allow foliage to die back naturally in autumn. No winter protection is required, and fresh growth will emerge in early spring.