Gratiola officinalis 1 Litre

Description

Gratiola officinalis – summer snowflake / hedge hyssop

Gratiola officinalis, commonly known as Hedge Hyssop, is an elegant native marginal pond plant valued for its delicate tubular white flowers and attractive upright foliage. This graceful moisture-loving perennial brings a soft natural appearance to pond margins, bog gardens, and wildlife planting schemes while adding subtle seasonal colour throughout summer.

Flowering from early to late summer, Gratiola officinalis produces slender stems lined with narrow green leaves and clusters of small pale flowers that stand beautifully above the surrounding foliage. Its refined habit makes it ideal for naturalistic pond settings and mixed marginal planting displays where a softer, more understated effect is desired.

A fantastic wildlife-friendly species, the flowers attract pollinating insects including bees and hoverflies, helping support biodiversity around the pond. Its upright growth also provides valuable shelter for insects and amphibians along damp pond edges and wetland areas.

This hardy perennial thrives in shallow water and consistently moist soils, performing best in sunny or lightly shaded positions. Once established, Gratiola officinalis is easy to maintain and returns reliably year after year with minimal care.

Key Features

• Delicate white tubular summer flowers
• Excellent native wildlife pond plant
• Ideal for pond margins and bog gardens
• Elegant upright natural growth habit
• Attractive to pollinators and insects
• Hardy and easy to maintain

Planting Information

• Position: Full sun to partial shade
• Planting depth: 0–5cm
• Height: 30–60cm
• Spread: 20–40cm
• Flowering period: June – August
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Hardiness: Fully hardy

Care Advice

Plant in aquatic compost using a marginal basket or directly into permanently moist soil. Position in shallow pond margins or damp bog garden areas where the soil does not dry out. Remove old stems in late autumn or early spring to encourage fresh healthy growth each season.

If you have any questions about this Saururus cernuus 1 Litre plant and whether it’s the right product for your pond, please contact us and a member of our friendly pond team will be more than happy to answer all of your questions.

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