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Aponogeton distachyos (Water hawthorn)
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1 hour care
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per year
0.6m
Max height
Max height
1.2m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Aponogeton distachyos
Other names
Water hawthorn, Hawthorn-scented pondweed , Winter hawthorn, Water hyacinth , Cape asparagus, Cape pondweed
Genus
Aponogeton Aponogeton
Species
A. distachyos - A. distachyos is a semi-evergreen aquatic perennial. It has floating lance-shaped leaves and in spring and again in autumn, it bears racemes of white and purple, sweetly scented flowers.
Aponogeton distachyos is: Semi evergreen
Fragrance
Flowers are sweetly scented
Habit
Mat Forming
Flower
White, Flushed purple in Spring; Flushed purple, White in Summer
Foliage
Green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
May be affected by water snails
Diseases
Generally disease-free
General care
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Aponogeton distachyos (Water hawthorn) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 1.2m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Aquatic, Low Maintenance
Cultivation
Plant in loam in a basket, covered with layer of pea-shingle. The basket should be placed approximately 30-90cm below the surface of the water. In very cold areas, overwinter indoors.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Pond/In water
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Aponogeton distachyos
Other names
Water hawthorn, Hawthorn-scented pondweed , Winter hawthorn, Water hyacinth , Cape asparagus, Cape pondweed
Genus
Aponogeton Aponogeton
Species
A. distachyos - A. distachyos is a semi-evergreen aquatic perennial. It has floating lance-shaped leaves and in spring and again in autumn, it bears racemes of white and purple, sweetly scented flowers.
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Fragrance
Flowers are sweetly scented
Habit
Mat Forming
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Colour
Flower
White, Flushed purple in Spring; Flushed purple, White in Summer
Foliage
Green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
May be affected by water snails
Diseases
Generally disease-free
General care
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Aponogeton distachyos (Water hawthorn) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 1.2m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Aquatic, Low Maintenance
Cultivation
Plant in loam in a basket, covered with layer of pea-shingle. The basket should be placed approximately 30-90cm below the surface of the water. In very cold areas, overwinter indoors.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Pond/In water
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
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| Soil drainage: | Pond/In water | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
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