About
Montia fontana, blinks, is a small, aquatic or semi-aquatic annual or perennial producing mats of tiny, fleshy, spoon-shaped leaves and minute, white flowers in summer. A specialist plant for a bog garden, pond margin or moist, shaded position.
About the genus
Montia are small, fleshy-leaved, aquatic or semi-aquatic annuals and perennials with tiny, white flowers. Native to moist habitats worldwide.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, naturalising in grass.
Care notes
CultivationPlant at appropriate depth in well-drained soil.
PruningAllow foliage to die back naturally after flowering.
PropagationDivide offsets or bulbils when dormant.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free. Monitor for common garden pests.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant. Ensure good air circulation.