Oxygenating Upright Water Milfoil | Myriophyllum crispatum
Feathery, filligree-like foliage
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Enfield
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Oxygenating Upright Water Milfoil
Myriophyllum crispatum
- Attractive feathery, whorled foliage which rises from the water and produces tiny red flowers on scarlet stems in summer
- An oxygenating plant which will help to keep the water in your pond clean and healthy
- The stems provide excellent cover for aquatic wildlife such as fish, newts and frogs
- Suitable even for shallow water on the margins of ponds
- Perfect for any size of pond or lake
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, the Oxygenating Upright Water Milfoil can be grown in a submerged aquatic basket or pot placed within a larger water-filled container.
How big does it get?
Oxygenating Upright Water Milfoil can reach lengths of 1-2 metres, submerged in the water.
How much sunlight does this need?
The Oxygenating Upright Water Milfoil thrives in full sun to partial shade.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Oxygenating Upright Water Milfoil 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 Upright Water Milfoil requires complete submersion in water to grow and oxygenate the pond effectively.
Will this plant need pruning?
The Oxygenating Upright Water Milfoil may need thinning out by about a third in late summer if it becomes too dense.
How hardy is this plant?
Myriophyllum crispatum is half-hardy (H3), surviving down to -5°C, meaning it may need protection from severe winter freezing in central and northern UK.
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