Water Hawthorn Aponogeton distachyos is a deep water aquatic that flowers for most of the year. The scented flowers float gracefully on the surface from May. The plant dies back for a short time in August and then has another burst and continues to bloom well into Autumn. The fragile leaves of the Water Hawthorn may be damaged in transit, remove these and new leaves will soon regrow. The deep water will protect the tubers from frost. It can also be grown in wet soil at the pond margin, but will grow less vigorously. The flowers are attractive to bees and are edible and considered to be a great delicacy in South Africa. Position: Full Sun to Part ShadePlanting depth: In water from 10cm (4’’) to 90cm (36")Growth rate: MediumFlowering Period: March to November with a lull in AugustHardiness: Half Hardy - can bloom all year round in an indoor pond.Size: Height: 90cm (36"). Spread: 120cm (48") Aquatic pot and compost variations Aquatic plants come in a variety of pot and compost variations that have different benefits for planting and growing. Mesh Pot (Aquatic Compost)Pot can be removed and plant can be planted directly into soil or margins above or below the water line. Pot and plant can also be placed directly into water to be container grown, but will still need repotting in time. Pot (Aquatic Compost)Pot must be removed and plant should be planted directly into soil or margins above or below the water line. Pot (Regular Compost)Pot must be removed and plant should be planted directly into soil or margins above the water line. Cannot be planted directly into soil below the water line.