Mature pond plant specimens can also be seen in our show gardens at most of our UK stores. 75 Our deep pond plants are suitable for medium to larger pond sizes, where water is at least 2 feet (60 cm) deep.

Oxygenators come in containers and also as weighted bunched plants. Aquascape pond and water feature blog top 10 popular aquatic pond plants that make a welcome addition to any water garden or pond!

There are waterlilies, for example suitable for all depths, from 10cm deep to 1.2m and deeper; Some water plants and marginals are vigorous, spreading via roots or by self-seeding such as in the case of sweet flag (Acorus calamus ‘Argenteostriatus’). If you want to plant marginal plants but your pond or shelves are too deep you can try to prop up the height with a large planting basket filled with gravel.

This shade benefits algae control and it reduced the sunlight it needs to grow. Many varieties have floating leaves and provide valuable cover and protection for fish and wildlife. Essential for pond wildlife and for keeping up bacteria levels in the water, this helps to keep the algae under control. Planting Deep Water Aquatics. Planting: Water lilies and other such plants need time to adjust to deep water. Here you can access our wide selection of pond plants, from Water Lilies, Deep Water and Floating, to Marginals, Oxygenators and Moisture lovers. Deep burgundy foliage sets off the vibrant red flowers. Deep water aquatic plants are those which grow on the bottom of the pond or on the deeper shelves, so that they have several inches of water over their crown. Why do I need deeper water plants for my pond? Nupar Lutea - Brandy Bottle - Native Yellow Water Lily - Potted - Marginal Pond Plants - Fish or Wildlife Pond and bog Aquatic Plants 3.9 out of 5 stars 2 £12.75 £ 12 . Their foliage and flowers either float on the surface like those of a waterlily, or emerge from the water. Floating leaves cut down on sunlight and help prevent green water and blanket-weed problems, and are also beneficial for removing excess nitrates. Most deeper water plants grow best in still water, but some will tolerate a certain amount of flow. Buy pond plants direct with fast shipping. Marginal plants prefer to be covered by only a few centimetres of water, so planting them too deep can cause major problems with growth. These submersible pond plants play a key role in oxygenating and maintaining clean healthy water. Unlike other marginal plants, deep water aquatic plant Oxygenating plants generate oxygen through photosynthesis throughout the day, which is then released into the water. Buying from World of Water will guarantee the highest quality pond plants, direct from our UK growers. Deep Marginal Pond Plants. Buy pond plants online at Plants and Garden, delivered straight to your door. The term “deeper water” best describes a range of plants, other than water lilies, that are happy to grow with a depth of water of more than 15cm above the soil in the planting basket.