Live Water Poppy Tropical Aquatic Marginal Surface Pond Bog Plant

Description

This listing is for 1 live water poppy plant.
Hydrocleys nymphoides
The Water Poppy may be one of nature's most graceful floating plants. This impressive plant adds an unbelievable carpet of foliage and visual intensity to any pond's edge. Its 2-4 inch dark green, heart shaped leaves grow along, long trailing stems. It has an often-abundant scattering of quaint yellow flowers. The blooms are cup-shaped with a contrasting red and brown center that stretch 2 to 2-1/2" above the water's surface. The flowers bloom between June and August, though the plant thrives year-round in warmer climates.
Common Name:      Water Poppy
Use: Tropical Marginal
Flower Color: Yellow
Leaf Color: Green
Height: 6''
Width: 3'' to 8''
Container Size: 1 gallon or larger
Fertilizer: 2 tablets monthly
Hardiness Zone: 9 to11
Light Conditions: Full sun to partial shade
Native To: Central and South America
Available As: Bare root, 2'' and 4'' pots
Planting and Care Instructions
For Water Garden Plants
MARGINAL OR BOG PLANTS
– Marginal plants should be planted in individual
containers of approximately 1 to 3 gallon capacity. Some marginal plants are grown in 2”
net pots and it is recommended that you plant without removing these net pots as not to
damage the roots. Plant as you would the lilies, but when adding fertilizer tablets, use 1
tablet for 1 gallon size pots and 2 tablets for 2 or 3 gallon size pots. Marginal plants
should be lowered to a depth of only 1 to 3 inches. They grow out of the water and are
usually found at the water’s edge.
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