Pontederia cordata ‘Pink’ – Pink Pickerel Weed

Bring elegance and vibrant colour to your pond or water garden with Pontederia cordata ‘Pink’, a stunning aquatic perennial prized for its bold foliage and unique pink flower spikes. Known as Pink Pickerel Weed, this striking marginal plant is perfect for adding height, texture, and long-lasting seasonal interest to pond edges and shallow water.

✅ Eye-Catching Pink Blooms – Unlike the more common blue variety, this cultivar boasts distinctive rosy-pink flower spikes from mid to late summer, attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.

✅ Architectural Foliage – Lush, glossy, heart-shaped leaves rise above the water, providing shelter for pond life and enhancing the natural beauty of your pond.

✅ Wildlife Friendly – Offers nectar for pollinators and creates valuable cover for fish, frogs, and aquatic insects.

✅ Ideal Marginal Plant – Best grown in shallow water up to 30cm deep, making it a superb choice for planting in pond baskets or along pond margins.

✅ Low Maintenance – Hardy, easy to grow, and thrives in full sun, Pontederia cordata ‘Pink’ provides reliable colour and structure year after year.

Plant Information:

• Position: Pond margins / shallow water (up to 30cm deep)

• Flowers: July – September

• Height: 60–90cm

• Spread: 45–60cm

• Wildlife: Excellent for pollinators & pond habitats

Why Choose Pontederia cordata ‘Pink’?

• Rare pink-flowering Pickerel Weed for unique pond displays

• Supports biodiversity with pollinator-friendly blooms

• Striking foliage for structure & texture

• Perfect for naturalistic or ornamental ponds

Supplied as a healthy, established plant – ready for planting directly into your pond basket. Fast and reliable UK-wide delivery available.