Comparing Anacharis varieties — notes from growing several

I've grown several varieties within the Anacharis family and have some observations to share. natural filtration improving water clarity and quality varies noticeably between them, more than catalogue descriptions suggest. The care fundamentals are shared — dividing overcrowded plants every two or three years in spring applies across all of them.

root-eating by water lily aphids or china mark moth affects some more than others, particularly in adverse conditions. I grow mine in a formal ornamental pond with clear water and reflections which works well for most varieties. first leaf pads emerging at the water surface in spring is the clearest moment of differentiation between varieties — that's when the character of each comes through. Worth growing a few side by side if you have the space.