Caltha palustris alba - P9

Description
With its dark green leaves, Marsh marigold (Caltha palustris var. alba) is an extremely decorative aquatic plant that is particularly suitable for areas such as pond edges, streams, ponds and bee pasture. White flowers appear from March to May. It prefers well-drained, loose, sandy soil in a sunny to shady position. The Marsh marigold is well tolerant of frost. The flat, clump-forming plant usually reaches a height of approx. 20 cm.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * decorative flowers

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Marsh marigold are dark green, roundish.

Frost hardiness
The Marsh marigold has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Flat, clump-forming.

Water depth
5 - 20 cm

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Planting partner
The Marsh marigold sets beautiful accents together with: Brook speedwell, brook carnation.

Tasks
Cut back: June.

Care
The faded inflorescences should be cut back. This measure encourages new growth.

Flower
The white flowers appear from March to May.

Worth knowing
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Pond edge, stream course, pond, bee pasture