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water soldier
water soldier

water soldier

SKU: ZPL30003638
pack of 5
£22.99
Available to order from late spring
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Overview

A fascinating water soldier that will sink, then refloat. This fascinating semi-evergreen plant spends most of the time under the surface of the water, but it rises up when it starts to flower in summer. Its slender, pointed foliage looks good though whether it is submerged or not, so it will make an interesting addition to deeper ponds, where it will spread to form a sizeable clump.

Specifications

  • Position: full sun or partial shade
  • Depth of water: 25-50cm
  • Rate of growth: average to fast
  • Flowering period: July
  • Hardiness: fully hardy

Eventual height & spread

Eventual height and spread

Care guide

When introducing to your pond, plants often lie on their side taking time to adapt to both the temperature and the pH of the water. Allow a few days for them to stand themselves upright. Stratiotes aloides will sink to the pond base in winter. Remove runners in early spring to control the vigorous spread of the plant.

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