Baldellia ranunculoides - Lesser Water Plantain, Native Pond Marginal Plant
Baldellia ranunculoides - Lesser Water Plantain, Native Pond Marginal Plant
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Baldellia ranunculoides, known as lesser water-plantain, is a small UK native marginal plant with narrow, lance-shaped leaves. From May to August it carries three-petalled flowers in white to pale pink-lilac, each with a yellow centre.
Lesser water-plantain at a glance
| Botanical name | Baldellia ranunculoides |
|---|---|
| Common name | Lesser water-plantain |
| Plant type | Small, clump-forming perennial; dies back in winter |
| Height and spread | About 10–20 cm tall, 10–30 cm wide |
| Flowers | White to pale pink-lilac with a yellow centre, May to August |
| Position | Full sun |
| Soil | Wet soil or shallow water; any pH |
| Pond depth | 1–5 cm of water over the crown |
| Hardiness | RHS H5 – hardy in a cold winter (-15 to -10°C) |
| Native to | UK and Ireland (native wild flower) |
Why grow lesser water-plantain?
It is a declining native plant, listed as Near Threatened on the GB Red List. Growing it in a wildlife pond helps keep a scarce wild flower in cultivation.
Where to plant it
- The very shallow edge of a wildlife pond, 1–5 cm deep
- Small ponds and container ponds, where its small size suits
- A sunny spot in full sun
How to plant and care for it
Plant in spring or summer in full sun with 1–5 cm of water over the crown. Trimming off spent seed heads can bring a further flush of flowers.
Which size should I buy?
Bare-root plants (7 cm, 9 cm, 1 litre and 3 litre) arrive without a pot or compost and are the most economical way to plant a group. Potted plants (9 cm, 1 litre and 3 litre) arrive growing in our peat-free compost and give a faster display. Packs of 3 come in 7 cm, 9 cm, 1 litre and 3 litre bare-root sizes and cost less per plant. The 2x Pot & Compost option is two plants supplied with pots and compost.
Pond depth: 2 - 5cm
Light: Full sun
Hardiness: Hardy
Height and spread: 10 - 20cm tall, 20 - 30cm wide
Planting and flowering months are shown in the calendar under the photos.
Bare root (7 cm, 9 cm, 1 litre, 3 litre): plants sent without a pot or compost, ready to plant straight away. The most economical way to plant a group.
Potted (9 cm, 1 litre, 3 litre): plants growing in our recycled, peat-free compost made in Lincolnshire. Larger sizes give a faster display.
Pack of 3 (7 cm bare-root, 9 cm bare-root, 1 litre bare-root, 3 litre bare-root): three plants of the chosen size at a lower price per plant.
2x Pot & Compost: two plants supplied with pots and compost.
Sizes shown with a line through them are currently unavailable.
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