Oxygenating Water Crowfoot | Ranunculus aquatilis
Clouds of brightest white
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Enfield
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Oxygenating Water Crowfoot
Ranunculus aquatilis
- A cloud of bright white flowers floating on the water
- Lush emerald green submerged foliage
- Flowers prolifically from June to August
- An excellent oxygenator which has adapted to have three distinct leaf forms - two above the surface and one below
- Grows well in fast flowing or still water - ideal for water gardens and ponds up to a depth of 60cm
- 'Ranunculus' means little frog!
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, the Oxygenating Water Crowfoot can be grown in a submerged aquatic basket or pot placed within a larger water-filled container.
How big does it get?
Oxygenating Water Crowfoot can reach lengths of 1-2 metres, trailing through the water.
How much sunlight does this need?
The Oxygenating Water Crowfoot thrives in full sun to partial shade.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Oxygenating Water Crowfoot 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 Water Crowfoot is an aquatic plant that needs to be fully submerged in water to thrive.
Will this plant need pruning?
The Oxygenating Water Crowfoot may need thinning out by about a third in late summer if it becomes too dense.
How hardy is this plant?
Ranunculus aquatilis is fully hardy (H6), surviving temperatures down to -20°C across the UK.
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