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Aquatic
Hottonia palustris
water violet
H. palustris is an aquatic perennial with whorled, feathery leaves and pale purple flowers held above the water in late spring
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Sand
Clay
Moisture
Poorly–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink Purple | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Primulaceae
- Native to the UK
- Yes
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Submerged
- Genus
Hottonia are submerged aquatic perennials with finely pinnatisect leaves and erect stems bearing whorls of primula-like, lilac or white flowers in a terminal racemes
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in the muddy bottom of a pool in clear, shallow water in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring or by seed
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Wildlife gardens
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Can get false leaf-mining midge. Filamentous algae may smother foliage
Diseases
Generally disease free
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