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BogsHerbaceous Perennial
Caltha leptosepala
white-flowered marsh marigold
A deciduous, perennial, marginal water plant to 30cm high and wide with glossy, dark green, heart-shaped leaves and yellow-centred white flowers up to 4cm across in spring
Synonyms
Caltha chelidoniiCaltha biflora var. rotundifolia
see moreCaltha uniflora
Caltha rotundifolia
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Loam
Moisture
Poorly–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White Yellow | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Caltha are rhizomatous herbaceous perennials with simple, usually heart-shaped leaves and cup-shaped yellow or white flowers in early spring
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- W N America
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in an open site in rich boggy soil at the water's edge in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by seed or by division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Wildlife gardens
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews
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