Pontederia cord. 'Alba' - P9

Description
The upright, creeping plant usually reaches a height of about 60 cm.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * decorative flowers

Growth habit
Upright, crawling.

Water depth
35 - 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 soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Pruning: In the period from February to March.

Care
This plant should not be cut back in autumn as it looks pretty in winter or the dead plant parts serve as winter protection. Only prune in spring before new shoots appear.

Flower
The white flowers appear in spikes from July to August.

Use
Stream, pond, bee pasture