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BogsHerbaceous PerennialAquatic
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 | Yellow | Green | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Green | |||
Autumn | Green | |||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Exposed Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy, 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
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in an open site in rich boggy soil at the water's edge in full sun. See pond plants and bog gardens for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by division in late summer or early spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Wildlife gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
Pruning
Cut back after flowering
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Powdery mildews may be a problem
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