About
Potamogeton schweinfurthii is an aquatic perennial producing the characteristic submerged or floating leaves and inconspicuous flower spikes of the genus. A rewarding aquatic for a sunny, shallow pond or stream.
About the genus
Potamogeton, the pondweeds, are aquatic perennials with translucent, submerged or leathery, floating leaves and small, inconspicuous flower spikes held below or just above water level in summer. Grown in sunny ponds, streams and bog gardens.
Plant details
Suggested usesPonds, water features, bog gardens.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in aquatic compost at appropriate depth.
PruningCut back dead growth in autumn.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.