About

An aquatic plant, reaching 10-60cm, with lush foliage from or floating on water. It produces flowers at the water surface.

About the genus

A genus of around 82 species of aquatic plants, native to tropical parts of the world with dark green foliage, red stems and yellow flowers

Plant details

Suggested usesPonds, water features, bog gardens

Care notes

CultivationAquatic compost. Still or slow water
PruningRemove dead foliage in autumn
PropagationDivide in spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMaintain water quality