Planting and Growing great water dock
| Care difficulty | 3 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun · Partial shade |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Chalk · Clay |
| Soil pH | Alkaline · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Poorly drained |
| Fertilizing | Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer |
| Toxicity | Harmful if eaten in large amounts. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling |
How to Water great water dock?
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for great water dock?
Full sun · Partial shade
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for great water dock?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for great water dock?
- Soil type
- Chalk · Clay
- Soil pH
- Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for great water dock?
Poorly drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize great water dock?
Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Learn more →How to Prune great water dock?
No pruning required
Learn more →How to Propagate great water dock?
Propagate by seed
Learn more →How to Transplant great water dock?
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Learn more →How to Care for great water dock in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant great water dock?
Grows best in moist soil or shallow water, avoiding acidic soils. Self-seeds freely and also spreads from the roots so can be difficult to control or eradicate. See the advice page on controlling sheep's sorrel for more details
Learn more →How to Repot great water dock?
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Learn more →How to Harvest great water dock?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs and aphids
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of great water dock
Harmful if eaten in large amounts. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling