water hawthorn

Grow in water 30-90cm deep in full sun or partial shade. This plant is listed on Schedule 3 of the EU (Birds and Natural Habitats) Regulations 2011 in the Republic of Ireland as an invasive non-native species. While this does not prevent it from being sold or from being grown in gardens in the Republic of Ireland, the RHS encourages those that do grow it to take great care with managing it and with disposing of unwanted material. The RHS also encourages gardeners in the Republic of Ireland to find alternative plants to grow to those listed on Schedule 3

Cut back after flowering

Propagate by seed sown as soon as ripe or by rhizome division in spring

Water snail may cause damage

Generally disease free