Oxygenating Miniature Pennywort | Hydrocotyle novae-zeelandiae
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Oxygenating Miniature Pennywort
Hydrocotyle novae-zeelandiae
- A pretty, creeping plant with round, scalloped leaves floating above the water
- Tiny snowdrop white flowers appear above the surface between April and June
- A steadily spreading plant that can be used as a submerged oxygenator or planted in the shallows of a pond as a marginal
- Good for camouflaging the edges of planting baskets and softening pond margins
- Thrives in full sun or partial shade
- Suitable for even small ponds
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, the Oxygenating Miniature Pennywort can be grown in a submerged aquatic basket or pot placed within a larger water-filled container.
How big does it get?
Oxygenating Miniature Pennywort typically reaches a height of 5 cm and spreads to form a mat up to 30-60 cm across.
How much sunlight does this need?
The Oxygenating Miniature Pennywort prefers full sun to partial shade.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Oxygenating Miniature Pennywort thrives in heavy loam or clay-based aquatic soil, placed at the bottom of a pond.
How much watering does this plant need?
The Oxygenating Miniature Pennywort requires complete submersion in water to grow optimally in a pond setting.
Will this plant need pruning?
The Oxygenating Miniature Pennywort may need thinning out by about a third in late summer if it becomes too dense.
How hardy is this plant?
Hydrocotyle novae-zeelandiae is half-hardy (H3), surviving down to -5°C, often requiring winter protection in most parts of the UK.
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