Hottonia palustris
water violet
Not only will this pretty pond plant help keep your pond water well oxygenated, but it also produces feathery foliage that floats on the waters surface. The icing on the cake however, are the spring flowers, which are normally soft pinkish lilac, but can occasionally be white. These appear in spring on upright stems that rise above the ponds water level. It's a gem of a plant that is suitable for a well-settled small to medium sized, still-water pond.
How to care for Hottonia palustris:
These plants are potted up (using a suitable aquatic compost) into 1-litre aquatic pots. These pots are made of a fine mesh, which allows water to circulate through the compost, providing the plants with both oxygen and nutrients.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.5m
Eventual spread:
1m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Aquatic
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This pond plant dies right back in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
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