Hottonia palustris - 17 cm aquatic basket

Description
With its medium green leaves, Water violet (Hottonia palustris) is an extremely decorative aquatic plant that is particularly suitable for areas such as pond edges and ponds. White-pink coloured flowers appear from May to July. It prefers humus-rich, lime-free, nutrient-rich, moist to wet soil in a sunny to semi-shady position. The Water violet is well tolerant of frost. The flat, creeping plant usually reaches a height of approx. 20 cm.

Bulletpoints
* easy to care for * decorative flowers

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Water violet are medium green, pinnate.

Spread
Europe to Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Water violet has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Flat, creeping.

Water depth
20 - 60 cm

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Planting partner
The Water violet sets beautiful accents together with: Pond sedge, arrowhead.

Care
If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour!

Flower
The white-pink, star-shaped flowers appear from May to July.

Use
Pond edge, pond