Water Hawthorn | Aponogeton distachyos
The Highlights
- Vanilla scented white flowers with soft brown anthers held just above the water surface by floating red and green leaves
- Also known as Water Hawthorn, this remarkable plant is free flowering, producing blooms throughout the year except for a period of dormancy in August
- Petioles up to a metre long rise from tubers growing at the bottom of the pond
- A perfect partner for water lilies, as they grow in the same area but flower at different times
- Ideal for medium to large ponds and lakes
The Highlights
- Vanilla scented white flowers with soft brown anthers held just above the water surface by floating red and green leaves
- Also known as Water Hawthorn, this remarkable plant is free flowering, producing blooms throughout the year except for a period of dormancy in August
- Petioles up to a metre long rise from tubers growing at the bottom of the pond
- A perfect partner for water lilies, as they grow in the same area but flower at different times
- Ideal for medium to large ponds and lakes
Care Guide
Excellent pest and disease resistance
No serious pest or disease issues. MORE
Plant in water
Needs a permanently wet soil.
Full sun to partial shade
Grows best in a sunny spot with some partial shade
Any wet soil
Any permanently moist or waterlogged soil is ideal - likes clay, loam and sand
Feeding not required
No need to feed - this plant gets all the nutrients it needs from pond water or soil. ?v=1613300718
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Planting Calendar
- Best time to plant
- Harvest
- Flower