Water Hawthorn - Aponogeton distachyos
Ideal for all sized ponds.
Early-flowering deep-water plant with scented white flowers and floating leaves.
Water Hawthorn is a fantastic choice for early interest in UK ponds, flowering from March with delicate, scented white flowers. Ideal for shaded or sunny sites, it provides early-season shelter for spawning amphibians.
Common Name - Water Hawthorn
Supplied rooted in - 15cm mesh basket (15cm/6" high)
Planting Depth - on 40-75cm (18-30") depth shelf
Colour - Green oval leaves with scented white flowers from March - May and sometimes October - November
Spread - 60 - 90cm (2' - 3') grows in Sunny/Partially Shaded/Shaded pond
Attracts - Dragonflies, bees, butterflies and hoverflies
Pair with waterlilies for year-round impact—Water Hawthorn blooms early, while waterlilies take over in summer. A perfect addition to wildlife and garden ponds.
Leaves and stems are delicate; if damaged during transit, simply remove the stem, and the plant will regrow.
When you first pot it, keep it in the shallows of your pond until the leaves reach the surface, then place it in the position you wish it to get established.