Asian Skunk Cabbage (Lysichiton camtschatcensis)

Asian Skunk Cabbage

Bold white flowering marginal plant for dramatic pond and bog gardens

Asian Skunk Cabbage, also known as Lysichiton camtschatcensis, is a striking and architectural marginal pond plant that brings early season impact and bold foliage to any water garden. This unique perennial is particularly valued for its dramatic white flowers and large, lush leaves, making it an excellent choice for pond margins, bog gardens, and damp planting areas.

Flowering from early spring, typically between March and April, this plant produces large, pure white spathes that wrap around a central green spadix. These flowers emerge before most other pond plants begin to grow, instantly adding interest and brightness to your pond at a time when colour is often limited. The clean white blooms stand out beautifully against the darker tones of early spring planting.

As the season progresses, Asian Skunk Cabbage develops impressive, broad, lance shaped leaves that create a dense clump of vibrant green foliage. These large leaves provide excellent structure and help to soften pond edges, blending planting areas naturally into the surrounding garden. They also offer valuable shelter for amphibians and insects, contributing to a healthy pond ecosystem.

This plant thrives in consistently moist to wet conditions and can be planted in shallow water or damp soil at the pond edge. It performs best in full sun to partial shade and is particularly well suited to natural style planting schemes where a bold, wild look is desired.

Asian Skunk Cabbage is slow to establish but becomes a reliable and long lasting feature once settled. It is an excellent choice for gardeners looking to create early seasonal interest and strong visual impact around their pond.

Please note that all parts of the plant are harmful if eaten and may cause irritation, so care should be taken around pets and children.

🇬🇧 UK-grown aquatic plant: Grown at a dedicated aquatic plant nursery in the South of England and carefully prepared for delivery across the UK.

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Key Benefits

• Large, pure white flowers for early spring interest
• Bold architectural foliage adds structure to pond edges
• Ideal for pond margins, bog gardens, and wet areas
• Provides shelter for amphibians and insects
• Excellent for natural and wildlife friendly planting schemes
• Hardy and reliable in UK conditions
• Unique and eye catching pond plant

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Reasons to Buy

• One of the earliest flowering pond marginal plants
• Strong visual impact with large white blooms
• Perfect for creating a natural, established pond look
• Thrives in damp and boggy environments
• Supplied ready planted for easy installation

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Care Instructions

• Place the plant on a marginal shelf at a depth of 1 cm to 20 cm, measured from the top of the basket to the water surface.
• Ensure the soil remains consistently moist or wet, especially during warmer months. Position in full sun or partial shade for best growth. Avoid frequent disturbance as the plant prefers to establish gradually. Remove old foliage and spent flowers to keep the plant tidy.

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Flowering Period

March to April

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Size and Growing Conditions

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Dispatching Your Pond Plants

Your Asian Skunk Cabbage will be carefully packed to protect the foliage and roots during transit.

Orders received by 11am Monday to Wednesday are normally dispatched on the following working day using a next working day courier service. During busy periods, dispatch may occasionally take an extra day.

To avoid plants being held in depots over a weekend, we do not usually dispatch on Fridays. Highlands and Islands orders using a two day service are not normally dispatched on Thursdays.

Available basket sizes:

• 1 Litre Basket – usually 11 × 11 × 11cm square; some varieties may be supplied in a 14cm diameter × 10cm round basket
• Pack of 3 × 1 Litre Baskets – each usually 11 × 11 × 11cm square
• 3 Litre Hexagonal Basket – 18 × 18 × 16cm

Planting depth is measured from the top of the aquatic basket to the water surface.

Finofil baskets are manufactured in the UK from 100% recycled plastic and are fully recyclable. Their fine dual-mesh construction helps retain aquatic soil while allowing water and nutrients to reach the roots. Basket shape may vary slightly depending on the plant and supplier availability.

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