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Pontederia cordata Pink Pons
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Pontederia cordata 'White Spike' is an aquatic, perennial, and deciduous plant with long lanceolate green leaves. It produces white flowers grouped in upright spikes from June to August. This superb species, which is not very resistant to frost, is used for decorating ponds where it thrives vigorously. 'White Spike' is particularly well-suited for containers or small ponds.
Pontederia cordata 'White Pike' belongs to the family Pontederiaceae. It is a selection derived from Pontederia cordata, native to the shallow shores of North America, from Nova Scotia to Florida. This deciduous perennial plant reaches a height of 60 cm (24in) with a spread of 80 cm (32in), and it has a rapid growth. It blooms from June to autumn, producing dense spikes of 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4in) composed of bell-shaped white flowers, resembling those of orchids. The flowering is melliferous and nectariferous. The lanceolate, shiny, heart-shaped leaves are 12 cm (5in) wide and 25 cm (10in) long, remaining dark green throughout the season. They are sometimes spotted with brown. It has a thick and running rootstock. It has a good purifying value (purifying value of reeds divided by two)*.
Plant Pontederia 'White Pike' in rich soil, submerged from 0 to 30 cm (0 to 12in), or in 35 cm (14in) x 35 cm (14in) baskets, preferably in spring, burying the rootstock 10 to 15 cm (4 to 6in) deep in the mud, or by submerging the baskets. The substrate should ideally be humus-bearing and clayey or clayey loam. This plant has no particular requirement regarding soil pH, which can be slightly alkaline, neutral, or slightly acidic. Plant it in full sun or partial shade. You can remove faded flowers to promote the appearance of new flower spikes. It is hardy as long as it is submerged in at least 20 cm (8in) of water. You can protect the stumps in case of severe frost, but it is more prudent to keep some tubers frost-free to replant them in spring. It is highly resistant to urban pollution.
Pontederia cordata 'White Pike' is ideal in a pond, a garden pond, or for decorating a patio container. This plant can be used for mass planting in flooded areas, in turf moors. *Phytoremediation or purifying plants, like Pontederia cordata, are increasingly used for small private wastewater treatment plants and also when installing natural swimming pools, ecological pools. First and foremost, they provide oxygen to the bacteria on the roots. These bacteria transform organic matter into mineral matter and nutrients. Secondly, the plant feeds on nutrients and absorbs elements that we want to eliminate, such as nitrates, phosphorus, heavy metals. The fruits of Pontederia were once consumed fresh, roasted, or ground into powder.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.