Yellow Floating Heart | Nymphoides peltata
Starry blooms to brighten ponds
Grown by Caroline
Enfield
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Yellow Floating Heart
Nymphoides peltata
- Floating emerald green, rounded leaves create the perfect backdrop for star-shaped bright yellow flowers which rise on long stalks above the water
- Long flowering season from May right through to September
- A compact plant resembling a miniature water lily which is ideal for small, micro and container ponds
- Thrives in a sunny position in any rich, loamy soil or in containers
- A vigorous aquatic perennial which is easy to grow and care for with excellent pest and disease resistance
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Nymphoides peltata can be grown in an aquatic pot placed in a water-filled container with a depth of 15 cm to 60 cm.
How big does it get?
The Yellow Floating Heart can spread to cover an area of 60-90 cm across the water surface.
How much sunlight does this need?
Nymphoides peltata prefers full sun to bloom properly.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Yellow Floating Heart thrives in heavy loam or clay-based aquatic soil, placed at the bottom of a pond.
How much watering does this plant need?
The Yellow Floating Heart is an aquatic plant that needs to be grown fully submerged in a pond or water feature.
Will this plant need pruning?
The Nymphoides peltata should be cut back to about 5 cm above the soil level in late autumn before temperatures drop below 5°C.
How hardy is this plant?
Nymphoides peltata is fully hardy (H6), surviving temperatures down to -20°C across the UK.
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