Berrybank Nursery, 5 Boggs Holdings, Pencaitland, East Lothian, EH34 5BA
Caltha palustris

Caltha palustris

Common Name: 'Marsh marigold', 'Kingcup'

This native wildflower is one of the earliest herbaceous perennials to flower. Cheerful, bright yellow flowers are produced above a clump of glossy green leaves from mid-spring. Mar-May. H30cm S50cm.

Care Instructions

It requires a moist or boggy soil in sun or partial shade, preferably at the waters edge.  

  • Herbaceous Perennials
  • Good for partial shade
  • Good for sun
  • Good for boggy soil
  • Good for clay
  • Yellow flowers
  • Good for spring
  • 0cm to 30cm
Plant No: 459

About Us

Macplants have been growing top-quality perennials and alpines in East Lothian since 1979. We specialise in hardy perennials and grow one of the UK's widest ranges. Of particular note are our collections of Himalayan Blue Poppies (Meconopsis), autumn Gentians, Sanguisorbas, Hostas plus over 50 varieties of perennial Geraniums. 

Our Contacts

Berrybank Nursery,
5 Boggs Holdings,
Pencaitland
East Lothian
EH34 5BA

01875 592871