Caltha (Marsh Marigolds)

Caltha plants are invaluable for garden wildlife, offering both food and shelter through the seasons. Their early spring blooms provide essential nectar for queen bumblebees, hoverflies, and solitary bees emerging from hibernation. Frogs and newts take refuge in their cool, damp foliage, while damselflies perch on stems to hunt. The shallow water around their roots teems with water beetles and other aquatic insects. By summer, goldfinches visit to feed on seedheads. Perfect for pond edges, bog gardens, or damp borders, these hardy plants sustain biodiversity while adding vibrant colour, a simple way to make any garden more wildlife-friendly.