Pontederia Cordata Lanceolata Giant Pickerel Weed

Pontederia Cordata Lanceolata | Giant Pickerel Weed

Pontederia Cordata Lanceolata, or Giant Pickerel Weed, is tall with heart-shaped green leaves with clusters of blue flowers borne on a spike. A tall late flowering structural plant. It is free flowering and slowly grows into a large clump. Little maintenance is required. Trim just above the water surface after foliage has died back in Autumn to tidy.

Marginal plants are great for ponds, and will add colour, interest and wildlife habitat to your garden. Marginal pond plants like Pontederia Cordata Lanceolata, Giant Pickerel Weed, make a wonderful and easy addition to any garden pond edge.

Where do you plant marginal pond plants?
Marginal Pond Plants, such as the Pontederia Cordata Lanceolata - Giant Pickerel Weed can be placed in the shallow areas of a pond. This is usually around the edges, or margin, of the pond. Certain types of marginal pond plants can be planted out of the pond water in damp ground, ideal for a bog garden or water garden display.

For a guide to planting and maintaining marginal plants please click here.

Features
Max. Height: 90-120cm
Growth Rate: Medium
Type: Freshwater Pond Marginal
Flowers: July - September
Position: Full sun to part shade
Planting Depth: 5-20cm

Please note: photo is for illustrative purposes and depending on time of year and growth rate may not reflect exactly what you receive. Pond Plants are shipped directly from the grower and are subject to a one-off £5.99 delivery surcharge regardless or order size/value. Please allow 3-10 working days for delivery on average.