Water Soldier Plants
Stand tall, soldier!
Grown by Caroline
Enfield
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Water Soldier Plants
- Rosettes of narrow, sword-shaped leaves up to 45cm long with small white or pinkish flowers in summer
- Flowers from June to August - the female flowers are solitary and the male appear in small clusters
- A vigorous submerged native aquatic perennial which likes to have its roots in contact with the soil on the base of the pond
- Use in ponds or wildlife gardens
- Low maintenance, pest and disease free
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Water Soldier is a floating plant and does not require a pot, but it can be kept in any water-filled container with a wide surface area.
How big does it get?
Water Soldier Plants typically reach a diameter of 30-45 cm as they float in the water.
How much sunlight does this need?
Water Soldier Plants thrive in full sun to partial shade.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Water Soldier Plants are floating aquatic plants and do not require soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
Water Soldier Plants are aquatic and need to be kept fully submerged or floating in a pond environment.
Will this plant need pruning?
The Water Soldier Plants 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?
Water Soldier Plants are fully hardy (H6), sinking to the bottom of the pond to survive freezing UK winter temperatures.
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Nestled amongst wildlife meadows and resident ducks, Caroline’s award winning pond plant nursery in Enfield has been making a splash since 1965, when they invented the (recycled, obvs) aquatic basket. Sixty years and multiple RHS gold medals later, they’re still surprising us with new varieties every year!
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