Aquatic Plants
Water Lilies
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Red Hybrid Longwood Canna. Last June- August, a true aquatic canna dev. by Robert Armstrong.
Yellow Hybrid Longwood Canna. Last June-August, a true aquatic canna dev. by Robert Armstrong.
Last July-Aug., a plant with maple like leaves. Prod. a profusion of large pink/lavender blooms.
Last June-Aug. Brilliant yellow splashes decorate canna leafs.
Delicate violet blossoms rise above sword-like foliage. Good for patio gardens/natural filters.
Yellow Flag Iris-This European species produces masses of canary yellow blossoms.
Giant Sensitive Fern. Last Aug- Sept.. Yellow Sweetpea-like flowers. Foliage closes when touched.
Louisiana Iris- Striking midnight purple blossoms perch high atop, medium green foliage.
Variegated Sweet Flag-Beautiful green and cream striped foliage persists all summer.
Last July-Sept. - A soft pink flowering of Blue Bells with the same nice dark purple-green foliage.
With vertical yellow striped and cylindrical habit. Semi-evergreen. Tolerates full sun/part shade.
Lemon Bacopa- Blooms June-Sept. Dense green foliage covered with blue blossoms/lemon scented.
Dense tufts of foliage above stiff stems. Golden-green flowers turn a rusty bronze in late summer.
Dwarf Bamboo. Blooms July-Aug.Plant is excellent for foreground or border planting.
Dwarf Umbrella Palm. Compact and easy to grow. Well suited to any size pond.
Imperial Taro, 2' to 3' - Large green leaves blotched with violet black.
'Variegata'- Blooms May-June. Multicolored red, blue-green and yellow heart-shaped leaves.
3' - Jointed stems, very distinctive. Cylindrical habit when grown in a container.
8' - Stiff triangular stems present attractive "brooms" of needle-like foliage.
Water Pennywort. Excellent for streams and areas of swiftly moving water.
Corkscrew Rush. Blooms, May-June - Very unusual dark green corkscrew stems.
Pinpoint blue-gray needles form a dense and uniform clump.
Water Willow-Last July- Aug. - White flowers are decorated with purple and resemble orchid flowers.
Variegated Four Leaf Water Clover- Floating leaves with a distinctive pattern of green, yellow & red.
Curly Mint. Blooms August-Sept. - This plant makes an excellent transition plant with it's ruffled.
Variegated Water Celery, Blooms July-Aug Edible and great for soups, salads, etc.
Parrot Feather. Medium-green foliage grows above and below the surface.
An attractive plant with glossy dark green arrow-shaped foliage. North American native.
Variegated Dwarf Common Reed Blooms in August.
Royal Pickerel-LastJuly-Sept. - Dense tall blue flowers. Foliage is upright and superb.
Blue Bells-Last July-Sept. Delightful blue trumpet-shaped flowers persist throughout the summer..
Last, August- Sept. A small, bulb produces white blooms above the green needle-like leaves.
Blooms July-Aug. Strong, wide arrow-shaped foliage. White flowers with bright yellow centers.
Blooms July - Delicate cream colored blossoms. Unique seed formation. Tolerates shade.
Graceful Cattail. Blooms May- June. Best suited to the medium sized pond.
Blooms July-Sept Rich purple flowers atop narrow spikes sway gracefully in the breeze.
'Zebrinus' - Zebra Rush. Bold green and white banded foliage make plant unique.
Micro-Miniature Cattail. Blooms May- June. Masses of 1" cattails sit atop very narrow blue-green foliage.
12" -36" - Flowers in April-May. Truly unique, yellow flowers persist for weeks.
'Crystal Confetti', 2" to 3" - Vigorous grower. Will grow directly into the water.
Blooms June-Sept. Intense, small, tubular purple blooms. Part shade.
Golden Creeping Jenny. Blooms July- Aug. Prefers light shade.
Blue Star Creeper. Tiny blue flowers produced all summer long.
Blooms July-Sept.This jewel's foliage is full of red, pink and green.
Pink Rain Lily. Blooms Aug.-Sept.Rich green chive-like foliage creates a dense grassy appearance
These small island planters accept the 4 inch LW and 6 inch pod pots and are easy to assemble.
Sundial Islands have predrilled holes that accept a 6" pot in the center with four 4" pots.
The perfect mix for growing moisture-loving and aquatic plants.
A small vigorous lily with a dark red center fading to almost white on the outermost petals. Great bloomer.
Great for large ponds. Needs a large container for best results.
Nymphaea 'Green Smoke'. Unique, greenish, yellow flowers with petals tipped in blue.
This incredible bloomer has a unique apricot color.
This lily contains 30 petals. It's a profuse bloomer that needs space.
Lime green leaves with deep fuchsia pink, almost red blossoms.
Deep Purple flowers bloom profusely high above rich, dark foliage.
A small vigorous lily with a dark red center fading to almost white on the outermost petals.
Full, cup shaped, double peach blooms held high above the water's surface.
Incredible, virgin white semi-double flowers. Green foliage with a purple flush.
Huge, intense pink blossoms high above unique burgundy tinged foliage.
Nymphaea 'Antares'. Dark red flowers that seem to have iridescent petals.
Water Hawthorne. Blooms Sept.- April Fragrant white flowers mottled oblong green/red leaves.
Variegated Yellow Water Snowflake. Flowers May- September.
Water Snowflake. Blooms, May-Sept. White snowflake-shaped flowers are produced all summer
Hornwort/Coontail. Submerged but unrooted bright feathery. Easy to grow.
Attractive green and red floating fern. Tiny leaves. Koi love to eat this plant.
Whirls of deep green leaves. Also sends tiny white flowers to the surface.
Can be placed in small pots or directly planted in gravel on pond bottom.
Water Lilies. Ahh, the gem of ponds. Not only are they gorgeous, but they are one of the easiest type of Aquatics to grow! They flourish in almost any zone as long as temperature is at least 70ÚF. Most Water lilies are happy in depths from 1.5ft-2.5ft. Some types however, can be grown at 3ft water depth. The pads and new buds will reach the surface of the pond usually within five days. However, when placing a Water Lily, never place it near splashing or flowing water-they do not like to be disturbed.
A pond without aquatic plants is like earth without the elements of flora and fauna. Plants in ponds provide a focal point to the landscape and provide a feeling of serenity. These plants also enhance the beauty of the pond, while oxygenating the water and removing most of the naturally occurring organic materials.
Before you decide to introduce plants into the pond, it is essential to prepare and visualize a design for the plantation process. This needs to be done, keeping in mind the needs and requirements of each type of hygrophyte. A plant shelf can be built to help accommodate the marginals and special bank for the bogs. Aquatic plants help filter the water of the pond by converting fish waste into plant food.
Aquatic plants should ideally be planted during the spring and early summer seasons. There is a variety of aquatic plants that you can use in your personal pond. These include Marginal, Water Lilies, Bog, Floating, and Oxygenating plants. These plants provide a unique charm to the beauty of pond and are subtle enough for the bionetwork of ponds. Most aquatic plants perform necessary functions while beautifying the pond as well. They also help remove the algae, which results in enhancing the clarity of your pond.
Marginals thrive in shallow areas, where the depth is usually no more than 6 inches. These also thrive in muddy areas. Popular examples of this grass like species, include the Cattail, bamboo, rush and papyrus. These plants need at least 3 hours of sunshine per day to keep a smile on their face.
Tropical water lilies are probably the most striking variety, mainly due to their large flowers and aromatic smell. These are perfect for those water gardens, which survive in warmer climates, with year round sunshine. They need daytime temperatures of at least 75 Fahrenheit and nighttime temperatures of at least 65 Fahrenheit.
Hardy lilies, while not quite as extravagant as their tropical cousins, are able to remain in the pool all year round, even in cold weather conditions. This is a hardy variety, capable of living in deep water - up to 8 to 10 feet in depth. Both tropical lily and hardy lily varieties are sun freaks and need at least 5-10 hours of daily sunshine. Regular fertilizing is also recommended for these plants.
Floating varieties such as Duck Weed are extremely popular. These floating varieties do not need to be planted; these simply float around the pond, with their roots in tow. These block out sunlight from the pool surface and help to fight off the blanket weed and green pond algae. These can be used, if your pond does not have a plant shelf or if you simply want to provide more shade or extra hiding area for your fish.
Oxygenators are a beneficial variety that provide valuable oxygen and help control the levels of both suspended planktonic algae and filamentous string algae varieties. These also provide a tasty tit-bit for the fish.
All Aquatic pond plants consume nitrogen chemicals, such as, nitrates and phosphates that build up in the water. These plants also help maintain the oxygen-carbon dioxide balance, in the environment as well as the water. Hence, these aquatic plants work towards maintaining the balance of the pond environment. Aquatic plants are necessary to achieve a simple water balance and provide surface coverage to block sunlight in the garden pond.
Last but not least, do not forget to buy fertilizer for these plants! Fertilizer is an essential aid for the growth and blooming of your aquatic plants. Once-a-year feeder tubes, tablets, or granular form are the most common types. Fertilizing depends on the method used; the type of plant, water temperature, and the area of the pond. Ask an associate to help you make the right decision. A good maintenance program is essential for keeping your pond clean and your fish healthy.
All ponds will eventually need a thorough cleaning. Decomposing leaves and other debris can collect on the bottom of the pond. A good and thorough cleaning is usually done in the spring and, again, just before the onset of winter. Following should be done to ensure proper maintenance of your pond having variety of aquatic plants:
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