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MARGINAL - Pontederia cordata 1L
Pickerel weed. Heart-shaped green leaves with clusters of blue flowers borne on a spike. A tall late flowering structural plant. It is free flowering and slowly grows into a large clump. Little maintenance is required. Trim just above the water surface after foliage has died back in Autumn to tidy.
MARGINAL - Ranunculus flammula 1L
Lesser spearwort. Lanceolate leaves with branching stems hold a large numbers of little yellow buttercup-type flowers. Ranunculus means 'little frog'. Little maintenance is required. Trim back after flowering to encourage a second flush.
MARGINAL - Saururus cernuus 1L
Lizard's tail. Green lance-shaped leaves with slender nodding solitary spikes of tiny white fragrant flowers. The common name Lizard's tail depicts the shape of its drooping flower. Little maintenance is required. Trim just above the water surface after foliage has died back in Autumn to tidy.
MARGINAL - Scirpus cernuus 1L
Fibre optic plant. This attractive evergreen has an apt common name. The glossy thread-like leaves have minute white flower spikes on the tips of each leaf. Evergreen. Trim in early spring to encourage new growth.
MARGINAL - Sisyrinchium californicum 1L
Yellow eyed grass. Miniature Iris-type foliage with masses of star-shaped yellow flowers. Prefers moist to damp soil. Little maintenance is required. Trim after foliage has died back in Autumn to tidy. This plant prefers damp ground rather than in the pond.
MARGINAL - Tulbaghia violacea 1L
Society garlic. The fragrant pale purple flowers are held in large terminal umbels, it is free flowering late in the season. Little maintenance is required.
MARGINAL - Typha angustifolia 3L
Lesser bulrush or reedmace, narrowleaf cattail. Smaller than Typha latifolia but still a large typha with dark chocolate coloured seed heads. It is reported that the roots have been used in Asia to combat dysentery. The attractive seed heads are frequently used by florists. Attractive seed heads may be left all winter if desired but best cleared if they fall into the water. Cut back foliage before...
MARGINAL - Typha gracilis 3L
Medium Bulrush, Medium reedmace. A smaller typha this is excellent for medium and large ponds. It has milk chocolate coloured seed heads.. Attractive seed heads may be left all winter if desired but best cleared if they fall into the water. Cut back foliage before spring growth starts.
MARGINAL - Typha latifolia 'Variegata' 3L
Variegated greater reed mace. Very attractive long green and creamy-white variegated leaves blend with the light brown cigar shaped seed heads. The eye-catching seed heads may be left all winter if desired but best cleared if they fall into the water. Cut back foliage before spring growth starts.
MARGINAL - Veronica beccabunga 1L
Brooklime. Very prolific succulent plant having smooth ovate leaves with clusters of blue flowers. This plant can be trimmed as required at any time during the growing season but do not cut back in autumn as the growing tips are next years plants.
MOISTURE LOVING - Hosta 'Halcyon' (Tardiana Group) 1.5L
Elegant, heart-shaped glaucous blue leaves. Lilac-grey flowers from July to August.Height 40cm (16in); Spread 75cm (2ft 6in). Best in part or full shade to obtain the best leaf colour. Will grow in moist but well-drained soils.
MOISTURE LOVING - Hosta 'June' (Tardiana Group) 1.5L
One of the most attractive Hosta's that proves it's best in partial shade. Can be grown in borders or containers. Has glaucous blue, small leaves, with yellow/lime central variegation. Has small lilac flowers in Summer. Grows best in part-shade in moist, fertile, well-drained soil. Height - 45 cm (18 in).
MOLLUSCS - Ramshorn snails - Planorbis corneus - Each
Ramshorn snails. Ramshorn snails eat algae from the sides of the pond.
OXYGENATING - Ranunculus aquatilis
Water crowsfoot. An excellent oxygenator, it has three leaf forms, two above the surface and one below. It can grow in fast flowing or still water. Its beautiful emerald green leaves can often be seen in fast flowing rivers around the UK. Bunches - Can be dropped in pond as a weighted bunch but it benefits from being planted in soil. Container grown - In fast flowing water ensure it is anchored well,...
LILY - Nymphaea Colorado 3L
An excellent selection for medium and large ponds, this choice water lily is prized for its cactus-shaped, salmon-pink flowers. They stand elegantly above the water and continue to flower a full month after most lilies have stopped. Plant in still water away from splashing fountains. Lower gradually so the leaves can stretch to the surface within a few days. Remove dead leaves and flowers during the...
MARGINAL - Houttuynia cordata 'Boo Boo' 3L
The colourful, scented leaves turn bright red in Autumn. The leaves have an interestingly crinkled effect, unlike the other Houttuynia, this variety is a slightly darker in colour than Chameleon. Little maintenance is required. Trim to tidy as required and after foliage has died back in autumn.
MARGINAL - Iris louisiana 'Her Highness' 3L
Snow white flowers with just a hint of yellow. After foliage has died back in Autumn cut back to just above the water surface. If trimming left until spring take care not to damage emerging shoots.
MARGINAL - Iris pseudacorus 'Variegata' 3L
Variegated yellow flag. The early leaf fans bear attractive yellow and green striped variegation, but this deepens to green as the plant matures. The yellow flowers have distinct brown markings. After foliage has died back in Autumn cut back to just above the water surface. If trimming left until spring take care not to damage emerging shoots.
