| Floating pond plants do not require planting but are simply placed onto the surface of the pool. They are great at keeping light off the pool and mopping up nutrients, reducing algae, so keeping the pool clear. N.B. Certain types can be a little invasive so removal of excess may be required. |
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Floating Pond Plants
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Pistia stratiotes (Water Lettuce)
(Water Lettuce) A tropical floating water plant which looks a bit like a young lettuce. An unusual but welcome additional to most ponds. These plants dont just look pretty, they work hard at removing light and nutrients from the water thus reducing or eliminating algae. Frost tender so dont order untill end of May. Treat as an annual and purchase fresh each season.
£2.60
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Hydrocharis morsus ranae (Frogbit)
Hydrocharis morsus ranae(Frogbit). A floating pond plant which is very similar to a miniature floating water lily with white flowers. Dies down to small buds in winter. Native to UK.Not frost hardy (do not order untill mid/end May). Helps to keep algae under control in smaller pools.
£2.00
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Stratiotes aloides (Water Soldier/Cactus)
Stratiotes aloides (Water Soldier/Cactus). A very unusual and interesting floating pond plant that looks like a large pineapple top! Leaves vary in colour from bright green to brown. Will sink to the bottom of the pond over winter. Native to UK.
£2.00
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Azolla filiculoides (Fairy Moss)
Azolla filiculoides(Fairy Moss). A dainty looking, floating fern which varies in colour from light green to a bronzy red, depending on light levels. Do not allow to get into wild pools as this plant is very invasive! ideal for controling algae in small pools.
£2.00
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Eichhornia crassipes (Water Hyacinth)
Eichhornia crassipes (Water Hyacinth). The showest of all floating pond plants which in very good summers can produce large, hyacinth like, violet blue flowers. Not frost hardy and therefore only availible from mid/end May to September
£2.00
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Lemna trisulca (Ivy-Leaved Duckweed)
Lemna trisulca(Ivy-Leaved Duckweed). A little more attractive floating pond plant and less invasive than common duckweed. Grows in rafts of coarse green, sponge like foliage. Native to UK. Helps to control algae in smaller pools.
£2.00
