marsh marigold

How to Grow and Care for marsh marigold

marsh marigold · Caltha palustris
Also known as: boots; brave bassinets; bull flower; cow lily; crazy Beth; crowfoot; drunkards; goldes; goldings; golds; gools; horse blob; kingcup; mare blob; marybuds; May blob; meadow buttercup; meadow cowslip; meadow gowan; meadow-bright; publican's cloak; publicans-and-sinners; soldier's buttons; water boots; water buttercup; water cowslip; water dragon; water goggles; water gowan; yellow gowan

Grow in an open site in rich boggy soil at the water's edge in full sun

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Planting and Growing marsh marigold

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleKeep soil consistently moist to wet, never allowing roots to dry
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeLoam
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moisturePoorly drained
FertilizingLight balanced feed in spring and early summer growth
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Grow in an open site in rich boggy soil at the water's edge in full sun

How to Water marsh marigold?

Keep soil consistently moist to wet, never allowing roots to dry

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for marsh marigold?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for marsh marigold?

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What Soil Is Best for marsh marigold?

Soil type
Loam
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for marsh marigold?

Poorly drained

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How to Fertilize marsh marigold?

Light balanced feed in spring and early summer growth

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How to Prune marsh marigold?

Cut back after flowering

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How to Propagate marsh marigold?

Propagate by seed sown as soon as ripe or by division in late summer or early spring

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How to Transplant marsh marigold?

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How to Care for marsh marigold in Winter?

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How to Plant marsh marigold?

Grow in an open site in rich boggy soil at the water's edge in full sun

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How to Repot marsh marigold?

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How to Harvest marsh marigold?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Powdery mildews may be a problem

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of marsh marigold

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Attributes of marsh marigold

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial · Aquatic · Bogs
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClump forming
OriginTemperate N. Hemisphere

Scientific Classification

Species
Caltha palustris
Genus
Caltha
Family
Ranunculaceae
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