Water Poppy / Aquatic Marginal Pond / 1 Bog Plant Plus a Free Bog Plant
Introducing a beautiful addition to your outdoor garden – a Live Water Poppy Aquatic Marginal Surface Pond/Bog Plant. This plant is perfect for those who want to add a touch of natural beauty to their water features.
Live Water Poppy Tropical Aquatic Marginal Surface Pond/Bog Plant
This plant is available for order; begin shipping now This listing is for 1 live water poppy plant. Hydrocleys nymphoidesThe 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 PoppyUse: Tropical MarginalFlower Color: YellowLeaf Color: GreenHeight: 6”Width: 3” to 8”Container Size: 1 gallon or largerFertilizer: 2 tablets monthlyHardiness Zone: 9 to11Light Conditions: Full sun to partial shadeNative To: Central and South AmericaAvailable As: Bare root, 2” and 4” pots Planting and Care Instructions For Water Garden PlantsMARGINAL OR BOG PLANTS – Marginal plants should be planted in individual containers of approximately 1 to 3 gallons 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 to 3 gallons 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. Spring shipping: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday.Summer shipping: Monday, Friday, and Saturday.Fall shipping: Monday, Friday, and Saturday.
