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swamp marsh marigold 'Plena'

Caltha palustris var. palustris 'Plena' (d)

Genus: Caltha
Family: Ranunculaceae

About this plant

'Plena' is a strong-growing perennial, to 60cm tall, with creeping rhizomes and rounded, deep green leaves. Fully-double, deep yellow flowers, up to 8cm across, are produced on branched, upright stems in spring

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

Loam

pH

AcidAlkalineNeutral

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Moisture

Moist But Well Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

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

Pruning

Cut back after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by division in late summer or early spring

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Powdery mildews may be a problem

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years