Waterblommetjies - 5 bulbs p-pack

Waterblommetjie is a delightful edible tuberous rhizome. Enjoy waterblommetjie in homemade recipes from winter through to spring.

Family name: Aponogetonaceae
Common name: waterblommetjie, cape pond weed, water hawthorn
Sun Exposure: Full sun and semi-shade
Planting time: March to May
Flowering time: June to September
Active growth time: October to February 
Lifting time: March
Type (true bulb, rhizome, corm, etc): Tuberous rhizome 
Mature height: 10-60cm
Planting spacing: 1m
Lowest temperature: 0°
Position: Plant in relatively clean water. A depth of 10-60cm is suitable and you can throw them in during autumn. Most rhizomes sink, but they can be weighted down with a stone. Another option is to plant in a container filled with well-composted soil, just ensure you cover the top 2cm of the pot with coarse sand or fine pebbles to prevent soil from escaping.