It's not for nothing that the marsh marigold gets its name. He refers to their flower color and their preferred location. It likes moist and nutrient-rich soil. Their natural habitat is increasingly restricted by development and draining of damp meadows.
Where is the ideal location for a marsh marigold?
The ideal location for the marsh marigold is nutrient-rich, heavy soil in shallow water with a depth of approx. 10 cm. The plant prefers light sun to partial shade and feels particularly comfortable in wet meadows, moorland forests or on the edges of water.
Where does the marsh marigold really feel at home?
The marsh marigold feels particularly comfortable in wet meadows, in swamp or moor forests or on the edges of water. This makes it ideal for planting in your garden pond. It gets along well with swamp forget-me-nots or the juggler flower.
The marsh marigold shows its bright flowers as early as March. The location should be slightly sunny to partially shaded and preferably in shallow water. While some varieties prefer a more lime-rich soil, others prefer it to be slightly acidic.
The most important location tips for the marsh marigold:
- nutrient-rich heavy soil
- ideal: shallow water with a depth of about 10 cm
- slightly sunny to partially shaded
Tip
The flowers of the marsh marigold make your garden pond glow yellow as early as March.
