Aponogeton distachyos is a beautiful aquatic perennial valued for its fragrant flowers and floating foliage. Glossy green leaves spread across the water surface, while distinctive white blooms with contrasting dark anthers emerge above the water from autumn through spring.

Unlike many water plants, Water Hawthorn flowers during the cooler months, providing colour and interest when ponds are often at their quietest. The sweetly scented flowers are highly attractive and make an elegant addition to water gardens.

Ideal for ponds and still water features, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers calm, fresh water. Hardy and easy to grow, it gradually spreads to form attractive colonies, bringing year-round interest to aquatic landscapes.