Water Hawthorn | Waterblommetjie

Water Hawthorn | Waterblommetjie
Botanical Name: Aponogeton Distachyos

☀️ Exposure: Full sun, partial shade
❄️ Hardiness: Hardy
🌱 Soil Type: Aquatic, loam, rich organic matter
📏 Height: 30 – 50cm | Spread: 60 – 100cm

Aponogeton Distachyos, or Water Hawthorn, is a unique aquatic plant known for its floating oval leaves and fragrant white flowers with dark anthers. Blooming in both spring and autumn, it brings seasonal interest to ponds and water gardens. Thriving in still or slow-moving water, it helps oxygenate and shade ponds, creating a balanced ecosystem. This hardy and low-maintenance plant is an excellent choice for enhancing biodiversity, attracting pollinators, and providing shelter for aquatic life.