Hydrocotyle Nova Zelandia 9cm

Scientific Name:
Hydrocotyle novae-zelandiae

Overview:
Hydrocotyle novae-zelandiae, commonly known as New Zealand Pennywort, is a low-growing marginal pond plant with small, rounded green leaves that spread to form an attractive carpet of foliage. It is ideal for softening pond edges, cascading over rocks, and creating a lush, natural appearance in damp planting areas.

Care Level:
Easy

Lighting Requirements:
Thrives in full sun to partial shade. Foliage remains lush when grown in consistently moist conditions.

Watering / Planting Depth:
Suitable for shallow water, pond margins, and bog gardens. Plant at a depth of 0–5cm or in soil that remains consistently damp.

Placement Tips:

• Ideal for pond margins, streams, and bog gardens
• Excellent as a spreading ground cover around water features
• Softens hard pond edges and rocks with its trailing growth
• Works well in naturalistic and wildlife-friendly planting schemes

Approximate Size:
Typically grows to 5–10cm in height and spreads steadily to form a dense mat of foliage.

Important Note:

• Fully hardy and suitable for outdoor ponds in Ireland
• Can spread readily in favourable conditions
• Trim back as required to control growth and maintain a neat appearance
• Provides shelter for small aquatic wildlife and insects

Ordering Note:

• One plant per order
• Plant size and fullness may vary depending on the season