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Marginal Pond Plants

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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  • Acorus calamus (Sweet scented rush)

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    (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

  • Acorus gramineus Variegatus 'Ogen'

    Acorus gramineus Variegatus

    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

  • Carex pendula

    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

  • Carex pseudocyperus

    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

  • Persicaria amphibia

    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

  • Ranunculus flammula

    Ranunculus flammula

    Grassy foliage and small yellow flowers. Attractive in a wildlife garden. Grows up to 31cm (1'). Planting depth 7.5cm (3). Native to UK.Flowers June to September.

    £2.60

  • Ranunculus lingua Grandiflorus

    Ranunculus lingua Grandiflorus

    Broader grassy foliage and much larger yellow flowers. Grows up to 61cm (2'). Planting depth 15cm (6). Native to UK. Flowers June to August

    £2.60

  • Schoenoplectus tab.'Albescens'

    Schoenoplectus tab.

    (Bulrush). Pale green and off white variegated, 'drinking-straw' like foliage. Grows up to 106cm (3.5'). Planting depth 15cm (6).No flowers

    £2.60

  • Sparganium erectum

    Sparganium erectum

    (Burr-reed). A green rush with prickly green burrs. Grows up to 61cm (2'). Planting depth 13cm (5). Native to UK.Flowers June/July

    £2.60

  • Veronica beccabunga

    Veronica beccabunga

    (Brooklime), Blue flowers and creeping stems with rounded leaves. Grows up to 15cm (6). Planting depth 10cm (4"). Native to UK.Flowers May to September

    £2.60