It is one of the first flowers to show its bright blooms at the garden pond in spring. She cannot deny that she belongs to the buttercup family. Its yellow flowers are very similar to those of the field buttercup known as buttercup.
How do I properly care for a marsh marigold?
Caring for the marsh marigold includes a slightly sunny to partially shaded location, moist to wet soil, regular watering in the bed and moderate fertilization. Caution: The plant is slightly poisonous and should not be used internally.
In addition to the well-known single yellow-flowering marsh marigold, there are other species and various cultivars, including those with double yellow or simple white flowers. The wild species are native to Europe, Asia and North America.
Location and soil
A partially shaded or slightly sunny location is best suited for the marsh marigold. If it doesn't get enough light, the marsh marigold forms long, unsightly shoots and doesn't bloom as beautifully. The soil should be moist to wet. A garden pond or a swamp bed is well suited.
Planting
If you plant the marsh marigold in your garden pond, it is best to use plant baskets. This means you can easily move the plants and any fish that may be present will not damage the roots of your marsh marigold when they are looking for food. This plant usually feels more comfortable in shallow water at the edge of the pond than in deeper water.
Watering and fertilizing
In the garden pond, the marsh marigold hardly needs any care, and it usually has enough water there. However, if it is in a flower bed, then it should be watered abundantly and regularly. Fertilize in moderation, preferably with organic fertilizer (€56.00 on Amazon) such as bone meal or horn shavings.
Harvesting and Benefits
The marsh marigold contains the poisonous anemonin. It irritates the mucous membranes and causes vomiting and diarrhea, and in severe cases even fainting and cramps. Although this ingredient is said to be lost through drying, internal use of the plant is still not recommended.
In the Middle Ages, the marsh marigold was used for liver problems and also against coughs because of the expectorant saponins it contained; the pickled buds served as a substitute for capers. Today you should only take C altha palustris as a homeopathic remedy.
The most important things in brief:
- mostly yellow flowers
- Flowering period from March
- slightly sunny to partially shaded location
- moist to wet soil
- Pond Plant
- water well in the bed
- slightly toxic
Tip
If you want to cultivate the marsh marigold in the bed, then water the plant regularly and abundantly, especially in hot, dry summer months.