About
A vigorous aquatic perennial, forming clumps of long stems bearing long, narrowly arrow-shaped green leaves with rounded lobes. Narrow green spathes, with wavy yellow or white margins, bear tiny pale yellow flowers in early summer, followed by round green berries.
About the genus
Peltandra includes herbaceous and sometimes woody species grown for their ornamental merit. The genus is represented in gardens by selected species and cultivars suited to a range of growing conditions
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeLoam
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisturePoorly-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeAquatic, Bogs
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant direct into pond margins, or in baskets of loamy soil and position in full sun or light shade in up to 20cm of water. May benefit from regular division in smaller gardens, to keep clumps to a manageable size. See pond plants and bog gardens for further advice
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by division in spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free