Ranunculus aquatilis - P9

Description
With its dark green leaves, the Water crowfoot (Ranunculus aquatilis) is an extremely decorative aquatic plant that is particularly suitable for areas such as pond edges, streams and ponds. White flowers appear from May to June. It prefers humus-rich, lime-free soil in a sunny to semi-shady position. The Water crowfoot is well tolerant of frost. The flat, creeping plant usually reaches a height of approx. 8 cm.

Bulletpoints
* easy to care for * decorative flowers

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Water crowfoot are dark green, roundish.

Spread
Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Water crowfoot has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Flat, creeping.

Water depth
20 - 50 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 crowfoot sets beautiful accents together with: Arrowhead, Garden Loosestrife, Marsh Forget-me-not.

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Flower
The white, cupped flowers appear from May to June.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Pond edge, stream, pond