Nymphoides peltata
Water buttercup
Common names: Water lily
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Description
The water buttercup (Nymphoides peltata) is a native floating-leaf plant for garden ponds, with rounded leaves resembling small water lilies. From June to September it displays bright yellow, fringed flowers that sit just above the water surface, attracting wild bees and hoverflies. It grows in shallower water than the common water lily, usually up to 60 cm deep, making it well suited for pond edges. The plant spreads rapidly via runners and requires a clear boundary in smaller ponds.
Care instructions
Plant the water buttercup in a container filled with loamy pond soil to facilitate later containment. Place the container in a zone with 20–60 cm water depth and a full-sun to partially shaded position. Starting in the second year, regularly check the runners and trim excess shoots before they cover the entire pond. Remove faded stems and wilted leaves in autumn; the roots remain winter-hardy in the pond and will regrow in spring.
Soil & site
Soil pH
Soil type
moist, nutrient-rich, loamy, clayey
Feeding
Medium feeder
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