Hydrocotyle Vulgaris 18cm

Scientific Name:

Hydrocotyle vulgaris

Overview:

Hydrocotyle vulgaris, commonly known as Common Pennywort, is a charming creeping marginal pond plant valued for its attractive round, bright green leaves and delicate white flowers that appear during the summer months. Its spreading growth habit makes it an excellent choice for softening pond edges, naturalising damp areas, and creating a lush, wildlife-friendly environment. This versatile aquatic plant performs well both in shallow water and consistently moist soil.

Care Level:

Easy

Lighting Requirements:

Thrives in full sun to partial shade. A sunny position encourages vigorous growth, while partial shade is well tolerated.

Watering / Planting Depth:

Suitable for shallow water, pond margins, and permanently moist soil. Plant at a depth of 0–10cm below the water surface or in damp ground around the pond edge.

Placement Tips:

• Ideal for pond margins, bog gardens, and damp borders
• Creates a natural carpet of attractive rounded foliage
• Excellent for softening hard pond edges and blending aquatic planting
• Provides valuable shelter for amphibians, insects, and other aquatic wildlife

Approximate Size:

Supplied in an approx18cm pot. Forms a low-growing, spreading mat with foliage typically reaching 5–15cm in height.

Important Note:

• Fully hardy and suitable for outdoor ponds in Ireland
• Fast-growing and may require occasional trimming to maintain its shape
• Helps stabilise pond margins and reduce soil erosion
• Can spread naturally over time, making it ideal for wildlife ponds and naturalistic planting schemes

Ordering Note:

• One plant per order
• Plant size and fullness may vary depending on the season
• Images are for reference purposes only. As plants are natural living specimens, the plant you receive may vary slightly in size, shape, colour, and fullness from the images shown.