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Warmth and sun improve flowering, especially with white forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun is best for flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aquatic compost in a basket, topped with gravel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shallow water over the soil line, often around 10 to 30cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aquatic fertiliser tablets help in containers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTidy up:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut back dead stems in late winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eDivide in spring if the clump becomes crowded. Replant strong sections and it will fill in again quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitability for Bog Garden\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis suits bog gardens with a true wet zone or pond shelf. It’s also handy for balancing colour schemes, especially alongside pink loosestrife, red lobelia, and darker foliage plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant it behind low ground covers like water forget-me-not so the stems don’t look bare at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen does \u003cem\u003ePontederia cordata\u003c\/em\u003e 'Alba' flower?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsually mid summer into early autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it grow in saturated bog soil?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, but it often flowers better with water around the basket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow deep should it be in water?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs a marginal, with shallow water over the soil, often around 10 to 30cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to divide it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDivide in spring when the clump gets crowded or growth slows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"When does Pontederia cordata 'Alba' flower?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Usually mid summer into early autumn.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Can it grow in saturated bog soil?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes, but it often flowers better with water around the basket.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How deep should it be in water?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"As a marginal, with shallow water over the soil, often around 10 to 30cm.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Do I need to divide it?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Divide in spring when the clump gets crowded or growth slows.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Lincspplants","offers":[{"title":"1 \/ 7cm","offer_id":51236402561304,"sku":"MP093-plug","price":2.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 \/ 9cm","offer_id":51236402594072,"sku":"MP093-9cm","price":6.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 \/ 9cm Potted","offer_id":51236402626840,"sku":"MP093-9cmpot","price":8.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 \/ 1Ltr","offer_id":51236402659608,"sku":"MP093-1ltr","price":10.72,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 \/ 1Ltr Potted","offer_id":51236402692376,"sku":"MP093-1ltrpot","price":12.67,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 \/ 3Ltr","offer_id":51236402725144,"sku":"MP093-3ltr","price":19.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 \/ 3Ltr Potted","offer_id":51236402757912,"sku":"MP093-3ltrpot","price":23.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 \/ 2 x Pot \u0026 2 x Compost","offer_id":51657276915992,"sku":"MP093-2xpot-2xcompost","price":24.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 \/ 7cm","offer_id":51714736881944,"sku":"MP093-Plug-3x","price":7.41,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 \/ 9cm","offer_id":51714736914712,"sku":"MP093-9cm-3x","price":19.38,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 \/ 1Ltr","offer_id":51714736947480,"sku":"MP093-1Ltr-3x","price":30.55,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 \/ 3Ltr","offer_id":51714736980248,"sku":"MP093-3Ltr-3x","price":55.58,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/2075\/9064\/files\/product_d_2_d2f1536c7ef54bd15f87acb1db3878e0_1.png?v=1769966910","url":"https:\/\/sarracenia.house\/products\/pontederia-cordata-alba-white-pickerel-weed-marginal-pond-plants-mp093","provider":"Sarracenia House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}