Caltha palustris - Yellow marsh marigold

Treatments Caltha palustris : Flowering plants shall be treated only away from bloom, to avoid to injure pollinating insects; normally it is advisable to use specific products and only when the parasite is present on the plant.

continental : The Caltha palustris likes dry, loose and very drawn soils. Avoid excessive waterings and give water only when the soil has been very dry for few days. We can increase waterings in summer. Avoid watering in winter.

alpine : These plants do not like water excesses in the soil, in spring and summer water occasionally, dampening the soil deeply. For the rest of the year waterings will be only occasional, during the periods of long duration drought or in case the plant is starting to fade.

mediterranean : Avoid to water the Caltha palustris excessively, it prefers draining and very dry soils, it does not suffer from drought, but it is advisable to water regularly during summer, watering the soil deeply. In winter avoid waterings.

continental : This plant prefers to be exposed to direct sunlight all year long.
Grow the Caltha palustris outside all year long; it is a rustic plant.

alpine : Grow the Caltha palustris where it can be exposed every day to direct sunlight as long as possible.
This is a very rustic plant, that is grown in the garden all year long without any problem.

mediterranean : Grow the Caltha palustris in a very bright location, with a good exposure to direct sunlight.
These plants are very rustic and survive in the garden also in case of long intense frosts.

Fertilization Caltha palustris : It is possible to find on sale specific fertilizers in tablets for water plants, to be buried at the base of the plant, or soluble products to be dissolved in the water of the water garden. Avoid fertilizing during cold periods.