Water Hyacinth Eichhornia crassipes

Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) is a tender floating aquatic for UK ponds and water gardens. It prefers full sun and heat and grows to about Rosettes 20–40 cm. Match planting depth and give enough sun for flowers and oxygenators.

  • Sun: Full sun and heat
  • Soil: Aquatic basket compost / loam (no rich peat fertiliser dumps)
  • Watering: Aquatic — keep crowns at correct water depth
  • Harvest: Enjoy as an ornamental display plant.
  • Difficulty: Easy

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