Rainbow Water Parsley (Oenanthe javanica flamingo) with floating ring
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Unit price perRainbow Water Parsley (Oenanthe javanica ‘Flamingo’) is a striking perennial pond plant with beautifully variegated foliage in shades of green, cream and pink. Also known as Water Celery or Japanese Water Parsley, ‘Flamingo’ is an excellent choice for adding colour and texture to the edges of ponds and water gardens.
This versatile plant can be grown in shallow water between approximately 5–15cm deep and thrives in full sun to part shade. Its upright foliage can reach around 60cm high, creating useful structure and shelter around the pond while providing good cover for frogs.
An added bonus is that Rainbow Water Parsley is edible. Its fresh leaves can be used to add flavour and colour to salads and other dishes.
Why you'll love Rainbow Water Parsley
- Stunning pink, cream and green variegated foliage
- Australian-friendly pond plant for water gardens
- Perennial and easy to grow
- Suitable for full sun to part shade
- Can grow in shallow water approximately 5–15cm deep
- Grows to approximately 60cm high
- Produces small white flowers
- Provides good cover and shelter for frogs
- Edible foliage
- Adds colour, texture and height to pond margins
- Excellent choice for wildlife-friendly water gardens
Where to grow Rainbow Water Parsley
Rainbow Water Parsley grows well in full sun to part shade and is particularly suited to the shallow margins of ponds and water gardens.
Plant it where the base of the plant can sit in approximately 5–15cm of water, or position it in a consistently moist area around the edge of the pond.
With its upright growth and colourful foliage, it works particularly well when planted amongst lower-growing pond plants to create different layers of height and texture.
Stunning variegated foliage
The standout feature of Oenanthe javanica ‘Flamingo’ is its colourful foliage. New growth can display attractive shades of pink and cream alongside green, creating a vibrant splash of colour around the pond.
The foliage provides interest even when the plant isn't flowering, making Rainbow Water Parsley a great choice for a pond where you want colour and texture throughout the growing season.
Rainbow Water Parsley for frogs
The upright foliage creates cover and shelter for frogs, making this a useful plant for wildlife-friendly ponds.
Plant Rainbow Water Parsley alongside other marginal and floating plants to create a variety of sheltered areas for frogs, fish and other pond wildlife.
An edible pond plant
Rainbow Water Parsley is also an edible water plant. The fresh leaves can be used in salads and other dishes to add distinctive flavour and colour.
Only consume plants that have been grown specifically under suitable conditions for eating, and follow appropriate food-safety practices when harvesting from a pond or water garden.
Rainbow Water Parsley Plant Information
Plant type: Perennial pond plant
Botanical name: Oenanthe javanica ‘Flamingo’
Common name: Rainbow Water Parsley
Position: Full sun to part shade
Flowers: Small white flowers
Water depth: Approximately 5–15cm
Height: Up to approximately 60cm
Width: Up to approximately 30cm
Foliage: Variegated pink, cream and green foliage above the water
Origin: South East Asia
Oxygenating: No
Edible: Yes
Best for: Pond margins, shallow water, colourful foliage, frog habitat and edible water gardens
Grow Rainbow Water Parsley in your pond
If you're looking for a pond plant that combines colourful foliage, wildlife habitat and edible leaves, Rainbow Water Parsley is an excellent choice.
Plant it in the shallow margins of your pond or water garden and combine it with flowering, floating and native pond plants for a diverse and attractive display.
Looking for more colourful pond plants? Explore our range of Pond Plants Online and discover plants for pond margins, shallow water, wildlife habitat and water gardens.
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