Pickerel Weed | Pontederia cordata
Lilac-blue flower spikes
Grown by Caroline
Enfield
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Pickerel Weed
Pontederia cordata
- Late summer flowering with tall stems covered in clusters of lavender blue flowers
- A tall, free flowering structural plant for the edges of ponds and streams
- Flowers from July to September
- Low maintenance, pest and disease free
- Provides shelter and perching places for wildlife, as well as being attractive to bees
- A hardy and vigorous aquatic perennial which loves a sunny spot
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, the Pickerel Weed is well-suited to being grown in a pot, provided it is kept in consistently moist or waterlogged soil.
How big does it get?
The Pickerel Weed can grow to a height of 60-90 cm with a spread of 45-60 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Pickerel Weed grows best in full sun.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Pickerel Weed thrives in heavy, consistently moist or waterlogged soil, particularly at the edge of a pond.
How much watering does this plant need?
The Pickerel Weed flourishes in wet conditions and needs regular watering to maintain waterlogged soil.
Will this plant need pruning?
The Pickerel Weed 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?
Pontederia cordata is hardy (H4), withstanding temperatures down to -10°C, though it benefits from being submerged below the ice line during harsh UK winters.
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