Double Flowering Arrowhead
Best aquatic perennial for pond owners seeking elegant seasonal floral displays.
Enhance your pond or water garden with the Double Flowering Arrowhead, also known as the Japanese Arrowhead. This perennial plant features attractive, bright green arrowhead-shaped leaves, ideal for beautifying pond perimeters. From July to August, it produces striking pom-pom-like double flowers on tall stalks that rise above the water, adding graceful beauty with their snowy-white blossoms and creamy yellow centers. It thrives in partial shade or sunny conditions and prefers moist environments, tolerating immersion up to 6 inches of water. This plant grows quickly and benefits from occasional pruning.
$7.49
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
3
/ 955
#3 in Aquatic Plants
Price vs Category Average
-60%
Below average
Water Conditions
65806.57.5
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Who it's for
- Aquascapers seeking intricate, high-texture foreground focal points
- Novice hobbyists needing a forgiving, resilient starter plant
- Fish keepers wanting natural shelter for small tank inhabitants
Who should skip it
- Budget hobbyists using basic, low-intensity lighting setups
- Designers requiring strict, uniform height control for aquascaping
- Low-maintenance owners wanting a set-it-and-forget-it plant
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Striking double flowers provide a sophisticated focal point for any pond.
Maintenance Ease
Fast-growing nature requires only occasional pruning to keep it tidy.
Environmental Adaptability
Thrives in varying light conditions and tolerates diverse water depths.
Growth Rate
Rapid development ensures quick coverage for new water garden projects.
Plant Hardiness
Robust rhizome structure makes this an ideal choice for beginners.
Seasonal Longevity
Focused summer blooming period offers a concentrated burst of floral beauty.
Key Specs
Water Conditions
65-80° F, pH 6.5-7.5
Max. Height
48 inches
Family
Alismataceae
Lighting
Medium Light
Placement
Marginal
Growth Rate
Fast
Plant Form
Rhizome Plant
Substrate Requirement
Rooted in Substrate
Features
- Adds floral elegance to ponds
- Attractive arrowhead-shaped leaves
- Produces pom-pom double flowers
- Blooms July through August
- Adaptable to sun or shade
- Marginal planting suitable
- Fast-growing and easy care
- Benefits from occasional pruning
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality of the Double Flowering Arrowhead upon arrival. Reviewers frequently note the plants are robust, vibrant green, and meticulously packaged, ensuring minimal stress during transit. This high standard of quality translates directly into reliable establishment in the pond or water garden. Consumers feel confident in the plant's ability to thrive and produce the distinctive double blooms, making it a worthwhile investment for aquatic landscaping.
Know before you buy
This plant is a marginal species, meaning it thrives best in shallow water. You can submerge it up to 6 inches deep, making it an ideal choice for pond edges or shelves.
The Double Flowering Arrowhead is quite adaptable and will bloom in both partial shade and full sun. While it is flexible, ensure it remains in a medium-light environment to support its fast growth rate.
It is considered an easy-care plant, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced pond owners. It grows quickly and only requires occasional pruning to keep its shape and health in check.
Propagation is straightforward and is best achieved through rhizome division. You can divide the rhizomes during the dormant season or when the plant becomes too large for its current container.
No, this plant does not require CO2 supplementation. As a pond plant, it will draw necessary nutrients from the substrate and water, provided your pond conditions fall within the recommended pH range of 6.5 to 7.5.
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