Oxygenating Red Stem Parrot's Feather | Myriophyllum rubricaule
Vivid red stems, lush leaves
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Enfield
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Oxygenating Red Stem Parrot's Feather
Myriophyllum rubricaule
- Bright green feathery foliage with beautifully contrasting red stems - the foliage takes on a deeper red tone when submerged beneath the water
- Oxygenates your pond, helping to maintain clean and healthy water
- Provides underwater shelter and protection for small fish and wildlife
- Ideal for planting underwater but can also be used as a marginal plant in the boggy soils at the edge of a pond
- Can be planted up to 25cm below the water surface
- A vigorous plant which is easy to grow and needs very little care
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, the Oxygenating Red Stem Parrot's Feather can be grown in a submerged aquatic basket or pot placed within a larger water-filled container.
How big does it get?
Oxygenating Red Stem Parrot's Feather can reach lengths of 1-1.5 metres, trailing through the water.
How much sunlight does this need?
The Oxygenating Red Stem Parrot's Feather thrives in full sun to partial shade.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Oxygenating Red Stem Parrot's Feather 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 Red Stem Parrot's Feather must be completely submerged in water to grow and oxygenate effectively.
Will this plant need pruning?
The Oxygenating Red Stem Parrot's Feather may need thinning out by about a third in late summer if it becomes too dense.
How hardy is this plant?
Myriophyllum rubricaule is hardy (H4), withstanding temperatures down to -10°C, though it may benefit from being submerged deeper in colder UK regions.
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