{"product_id":"caltha-palustris-marsh-marigold-kingcup-native-pond-marginal-plant","title":"Caltha palustris - Marsh Marigold (Kingcup), Native Pond Marginal Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003eCaltha palustris, known as marsh marigold or kingcup, is a UK native marginal plant with rounded, rich dark green leaves and waxy, golden-yellow flowers about 4 cm across. It is one of the first pond plants to flower each year, usually from March to May.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMarsh marigold at a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBotanical name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCaltha palustris\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCommon name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarsh marigold, kingcup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlant type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClump-forming perennial; dies back in winter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeight and spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUsually 20–40 cm tall, 30–50 cm wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFlowers\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeep yellow, buttercup-like, March to May\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePosition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun; tolerates light shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSoil\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRich, wet, boggy soil or shallow water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePond depth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0–10 cm of water over the crown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHardiness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRHS H7 – very hardy (below -20°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNative to\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUK and Ireland (native wild flower)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere to plant marsh marigold\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe shallow shelf of a wildlife or garden pond, 0–10 cm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWet, boggy ground beside a pond or stream\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn aquatic basket on the shelf of a smaller pond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs marsh marigold good for wildlife?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is on the RHS Plants for Pollinators list, and its early flowers give insects nectar when little else is in bloom. The Wildlife Trusts note that the leaves give frogs shelter at the water's edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to plant and care for it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in an aquatic basket in spring or summer and stand it so there is no more than 10 cm of water over the crown. Keep the soil wet all year. Cutting back the old foliage after flowering can encourage a second, smaller flush in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs marsh marigold poisonous?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, if eaten raw, and the sap can irritate skin, so wear gloves when dividing it. It is also harmful to grazing animals such as cattle and horses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich size should I buy?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBare-root plants (7 cm, 9 cm, 1 litre and 3 litre) arrive without a pot or compost and are the most economical way to plant a group. Potted plants (9 cm, 1 litre and 3 litre) arrive growing in our peat-free compost and give a faster display. Packs of 3 cost less per plant. The 2x Pot \u0026amp; Compost option is two plants supplied with pots and compost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Lincspplants","offers":[{"title":"1 \/ 7cm Bareroot","offer_id":60230838092121,"sku":"MP014-plug","price":2.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 \/ 9cm Bareroot","offer_id":60230838124889,"sku":"MP014-9cm","price":6.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 \/ 9cm Potted","offer_id":60230838157657,"sku":"MP014-9cmpot","price":8.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 \/ 1Ltr Bareroot","offer_id":60230838190425,"sku":"MP014-1ltr","price":10.72,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 \/ 1Ltr Potted","offer_id":60230838223193,"sku":"MP014-1ltrpot","price":12.67,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 \/ 3Ltr Bareroot","offer_id":60230838255961,"sku":"MP014-3ltr","price":19.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 \/ 3Ltr Potted","offer_id":60230838288729,"sku":"MP014-3ltrpot","price":23.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 \/ 2x Pot \u0026 Compost","offer_id":60230838321497,"sku":"MP014-2xpot-2xcompost","price":24.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 \/ 7cm Bareroot","offer_id":60230838354265,"sku":"MP014-Plug-3x","price":7.41,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 \/ 9cm Bareroot","offer_id":60230838387033,"sku":"MP014-9cm-3x","price":19.38,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 \/ 1Ltr Bareroot","offer_id":60230838419801,"sku":"MP014-1Ltr-3x","price":30.55,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 \/ 3Ltr Bareroot","offer_id":60230838452569,"sku":"MP014-3Ltr-3x","price":55.58,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0886\/8757\/5385\/files\/Caltha-Palustris-01-scaled.jpg?v=1793100555","url":"https:\/\/jamiesonbrothers.com\/products\/caltha-palustris-marsh-marigold-kingcup-native-pond-marginal-plant","provider":"Jamieson-brothers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}