Nymphoides peltata - P9

Description
With its dark green leaves, the Yellow floating heart (Nymphoides peltata) is an extremely decorative aquatic plant that is particularly suitable for areas such as ponds. Golden yellow flowers appear from July to August. It prefers humus-rich, nutrient-rich, sandy soil in a sunny position. The Yellow floating heart is well tolerant of frost. The flat, creeping plant usually reaches a height of approx. 5 cm.

Bulletpoints
* easy to care for * decorative flowers

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Yellow floating heart are dark green, roundish.

Spread
Europe to Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Yellow floating heart has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Flat, creeping.

Water depth
20 - 60 cm

Location
Preferred location in a sunny 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 Yellow floating heart sets beautiful accents together with: Pennywort, Rotala.

Care
This plant must be regularly supplied with special fertiliser to ensure that it thrives and gives pleasure.

Flower
The golden-yellow, cup-shaped flowers appear from July to August.

Use
pond