Thalia dealb. 'Red Stem'

Thalia dealbata "Red Stem" is an aquatic plant with a tropical look. It has large, oval to lanceolate, gray-green leaves with a fine red margin and a powdery, white underside. The stems are brown-red. The plant blooms from July to September with violet-colored, waxy flowers. These are grouped in long spikes on tall, red stems. Thalia dealbata "Red Stem" likes a warm, sunny position and a water depth of 30 to 60 cm. It prefers good loamy soil. The plant is hardy if it is overwintered sufficiently deep in the winter months and thus frost-free, a depth of 60cm is recommended during these months.