Golden Club. An aquatic perennial with glaucous green leaves and pencil-like yellow flowers. Max Height 45cm. Max Spread 75cm. Flowers May to July. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Orontium aquaticum
An aquatic perennial with glaucous green leaves and pencil-like yellow flowers.
Additional information
| Generic | Orontium |
|---|---|
| Species | aquaticum |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Golden Club |
| Flower Colour | yellow |
| Soil | Heavy |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 45cm |
| Family | Araceae |
| Spread | 75cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, July |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Wet |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | |
| Border | Pond |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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