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6th January 2021. In line with the current government lockdown rules, Burncoose Nurseries is closed to visitors. However at present we are able to offer click and collect to local customers. This will be weekdays only, not weekends. Mail order is continuing as normal. However please allow extra time for the couriers to deliver, once despatched from us. Sorry to say that some depots are experiencing high volumes of traffic, also staff shortages.

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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.

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Herbaceous - Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch. - leaves are generally heart- or kidney-shaped. Cup-shaped yellow or white flowers are produced in spring.
Full sun
Additional Features - Good to know - - wildlife plant - early nectar for insects. Avoid doubles (Flore Pleno)
Pests & Diseases - powdery mildew.
Place of origin - northern hemisphere.
Soil Conditions - Wet or boggy soil - - rich soil at water's edge.