Oenanthe javanica 'Flamingo' - Variegated Water Celery

This parsley relative produces beautiful spreading, lacy foliage that is light green, dappled with cream and pink; grown for foliage, flowers are not showy; control by clipping back runners; excellent for containers; prefers constant moisture

Height: Plant Height: 4 inches. Spread: 30 inches. Sun: full sun to partial shade. Hardiness zone: 4a.

Ornamental features

Flamingo Variegated Water Celery's attractive crinkled ferny leaves remain light green in color with showy creamy white variegation and tinges of pink throughout the season on a plant with a spreading habit of growth.

Landscape

Flamingo Variegated Water Celery is an herbaceous perennial with a ground-hugging habit of growth. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other garden plants with less refined foliage.

This plant will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and can be pruned at anytime. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration;

Recommended for: General Garden Use, Water Gardens, Groundcover, Container Planting, Bog Gardens.

Planting and growing

Flamingo Variegated Water Celery will grow to be only 4 inches tall at maturity extending to 6 inches tall with the flowers, with a spread of 30 inches. Its foliage tends to remain low and dense right to the ground. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. As an herbaceous perennial, this plant will usually die back to the crown each winter, and will regrow from the base each spring. Be careful not to disturb the crown in late winter when it may not be readily seen!

This plant does best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers to grow in moist to wet soil, and will even tolerate some standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America. It can be propagated by cuttings; however, as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation.

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