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    CALTHA
    CALTHA
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    CALTHA

    Commonly known as Kingcup, Marsh marigold

    Very variable and some name-confusion in this member of the buttercup family but one of the golden harbingers of spring. Flowers again in autumn sometimes.

    UK native of ditches, wet meadows and shady places.

    Hang it upside-down in a doorway in May to banish witches.

    Genus of about 10 species of rhizomatous, marshland or marginal aquatic perennials and herbaceous, moisture-loving perennials, widespread in temperate and cold regions of the northern hemisphere.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Good to know
      Wildlife plant - early nectar for insects. Avoid doubles (Flore Pleno)
    • Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial
      Rhizomatous perennial
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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
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    Improves vegetable, fruit and flower quality. Blood, Fish and Bone contains three major nutrients essential for strong and healthy growth.
    1.5 kg
    £6.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
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