Marginal pond plants live just under the surface, with 1-2cm of water above the top of the basket. Allow 1-2 marginal plants for every 1m of shelf, and don't forget to feed when planting. |
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Marginal Pond Plants
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Acorus calamus (Sweet scented rush)
(Sweet Scented Rush), a marginal pond plant with erect sword like foliage, grows up to 61cm (2'), planting depth less than 13cm (5). Native to UK.Flowers June/July
£2.60
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Acorus gramineus Variegatus 'Ogen'
Acorus gramineus Variegatus 'Ogen' is a beautifully variegated yellow form of dwarf japanese rush. Grows up to 23cm High. Planting depth less than 5cm (2).Flowers June/July
£2.60
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Calla palustris (Bog arum)
(Bog Arum), White spathes and heart-shaped leaves held on creeping stems. Grows up to 23cm (9). Planting depth up to 7.5cm (3"). Native to UK"
£2.60
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Carex pendula
Carex pendula is a marginal pond plant with bold masses of broad, grass like foliage. Stout triangular stems terminating with drooping sprays. Grows up to 106cm (3.5'). Planting depth up to 7.5cm (3).Flowers July/August Native to UK.
£2.60
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Carex pseudocyperus
Carex pseudocyperus is a very attractive ornamental grass. This plant has drooping grassy leaves, with striking, dark green flowers which turn brown with age. Grows up to 76cm (2.5'). Planting depth 7.5cm (3"). Native to UK. Flowers June to August
£2.60
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Lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea'
(Creeping Jenny), A very striking, golden form of the very popular ground cover plant. With bright yellow flowers. Provides excellent contrast and will grow just about anywhere. Grows up to 10cm (4). Planting depth 7.5cm (3").Flowers June to August. This plant can be used in the bog garden too.
£2.60
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Mentha cervina
(American Water Mint). Much finer foliage than our native mint, with lilac flowers. Grows up to 31cm (12"). Planting depth 10cm (4").Flowers June to September
£2.60
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Mimulus cardinalis
(Scarlet monkey flower). British Native. Attracts butterflies.
At home in a bog garden setting too. H-1m W-60cm. Flowers June-September. A good wildlife garden plant to have.£2.60
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Persicaria amphibia
(Amphibious Bisort), Stems grow both erect and floating. Produces rose coloured spikes of flowers. Grows up to 41cm (1.5') Planting depth 15cm (6). Native to UK.Flowers June to September.
£2.60
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Potentilla palustris
(Marsh cinquefoil/purple marshlocks) A British Native. H-100cm. max water above soil-5cm. Flowers June-July.
£2.60



Marginal pond plants live just under the surface, with 1-2cm of water above the top of the basket. Allow 1-2 marginal plants for every 1m of shelf, and don't forget to feed when planting.













