Pond Plants

To enhance the appearance of a pond, aquatic & semi-aquatic plants can be used
to great effect. True aquatics which grow completely under the water are of
indisputable benefit to a pond as oxygen producers and they help control algae as
they compete for nutrients in the water.
In addition to these plants there is a vast range of semi-aquatic “bog” plants which grow
rooted in water with their foliage above, and surround plants which can be grown around
the pond in moist conditions. There are thousands of these plants but many have no merit
and may become pests.
We only list plants which we consider worth cultivating.
Most pond plants are easier to control, fertilize and subdivide if planted in pots similar to
lilies.
The depths quoted below for the individual plants are a guideline to help achieve the best
results, and are from the top of the soil to the water surface, regardless of whether they are
in pots or planted direct in the bottom of the pond.
Pots can be placed on bricks to bring the plant to the required depth

General Pond Plant Information

1. Floating
These plants do just that, they float. They should not be allowed to
cover the entire water surface as this will reduce oxygen in a pond. Also
beneficial for algae control due to reduced sunlight entering the water.
Fish love to eat Duckweed.
2. Submerged
True aquatic plants. These may be planted in virtually any depth of water and live completely under water. All submerged plants are high producers of oxygen and create a habit and protection for fish to lay their eggs.and are therefore highly recommended for any pond.
3. Bog Plants

These are the reeds and the decorative plants they not only add interest and colour but are efficient at filtering the nutrient from the pond. They create a habitat for frogs and protection for small fish.
Planted in water a few centimetres deep, these plants have their foliage/flowers on or above the water.

 4.Surround

These will live as a bog plant or adjacent to a pond and don't mind having wet feet.

    5. Water Lillies

Water Lillies are generally planted in water 300mm deep.Their leaves floating on the water surface aids in reducing sunlight and heat penetrating the water, therefore reducing algae bloom .They also add that splash of colour with their gorgeous flowers.

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