Dropwort

A versatile and elegant native perennial, a close relative of meadowsweet, this plant is an excellent choice for adding a frothy, delicate texture to the margins of a pond. When grown in aquatic compost, it acts as a hardy marginal plant that bridges the gap between the water's edge and the surrounding garden. It produces stunning mounds of fern-like, dark green foliage that remain attractive from Spring through to the end of the year. In early Summer, airy plumes of creamy-white flowers rise on slender stems, providing a light and graceful display that lasts until late Summer. Because it is highly adaptable, it is perfect for bog gardens or the shallowest shelves of a pond where the soil remains consistently wet. It is a fantastic nectar source for pollinators and is a tough, reliable performer that handles exposed and breezy Irish garden sites with ease.

Position: Full sun to light shade, along pond edges or shallow margins; keep the crown above the water line.
Growth rate: Fast
Season of Interest: Spring, Summer
Hardiness: Fully Hardy
Size: Height: 1.5-2ft (40-60cm) Spread: 1-1.5ft (30-45)

Aquatic pot and compost variations

Aquatic plants come in a variety of pot and compost variations that have different benefits for planting and growing.

Mesh Pot | (Aquatic Compost)
Pot can be removed and plant can be planted directly into soil or margins above or below the water line. Pot and plant can also be placed directly into water to be container grown, but will still need repotting in time.

Pot | AQ (Aquatic Compost)
Pot must be removed and plant should be planted directly into soil or margins above or below the water line.

Pot | (Regular Compost)
Pot must be removed and plant should be planted directly into soil or margins above the water line. Cannot be planted directly into soil below the water line.

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