POND AND MARGINAL PLANTS
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www.everglades.com.auTo enhance the appearance of a pond, aquatic & semi-aquatic plants can be used to great effect. True aquatics which grow completely under the water are of indisputable benefit to a pond as oxygen producers and they help control algae as they compete for nutrients in the water.
In addition to these plants there is a vast range of semi-aquatic "bog" plants which grow rooted in water with their foliage above, and surround plants which can be grown around the pond in moist conditions. There are thousands of these plants but many have no merit and may become pests.
We only list plants which we consider worth cultivating.
Most pond plants are easier to control, fertilize and subdivide if planted in pots similar to lilies.
The water depths quoted below for the individual plants are a guideline to help achieve the best results, and are from the top of the soil to the water surface, regardless of whether they are in pots or planted direct in the bottom of the pond.
Pots can be placed on bricks to bring the plant to the required depth.
ARROWHEAD (Sagittaria) - Grows one type of leaf underwater, later leaves
above water are arrow shaped. White flowers produced throughout the
warmer months. A good oxygen producing plant. Grows in water 5cm deep to
submerged.
3 good plants
AZOLLA - A floating plant with a fern like texture. Begins green and
changes to a rich copper/red colour. Doesn't need planting.
Large portion
BACOPA - Grows below and above water. A good
oxygenator.
Blue flowers.
Grows in water 5cm deep to submerged.
6 pieces
BLADDERWORT - Australian native. Floats
just below the surface.
Masses of tiny yellow flowers
Doesn't need planting.
Portion
BULRUSH - Grows 1-1.5m high. Looks good in any pond.
Should be potted for control.
Grows in moist soil or water up to 30cm deep.
3 plants
BANANA LILY - A bunch of banana like tubers just beneath
the surface leaf
and an attractive white surface flower.
Grows in water 5cm to 30cm deep.
2 Banana Cluster Plants
DWARF PAPYRUS - Grows in clumps 60-70cm tall in or out
of the water.
We highly recommend this plant. Looks good.
Grows in moist soil or water up to 20cm deep.
Good sized clump
DUCKWEED - Masses of small bright green floating leaves
with small
hanging roots. Fish love to eat this plant.
Just floats on the surface.
Small portion
ELODEA (Anacharis) - Unfortunately this plant has been
declared a noxtious
weed in NSW and consequently we can no longer sell it sorry.
ECHINODORUS SPECIES - Spear shaped leaves. Trailing stems
of white
flowers. Seeds freely.
Grows in moist soil or water up to 10cm deep.
One plant
ELEPHANT EARS - Large purple/green leaves will grow in
any moist
situation including in water up to 30cm deep.
It is a very spectacular plant in or around a pond. Recommended.
Single plant
FOXTAIL - A native submerged bushy plant. Floats beneath
the surface.
Aids fish breeding. Doesn't need planting.
Large portion
FOUR LEAF CLOVER - A very attractive native
plant with a variegated leaf that floats
on the water surface. A very popular plant.
Good size portion
FROGSMOUTH -
Native plant with red tipped rigid foliage and a yellow
flower spike to 1m.
Grows in moist soil or water up to 10cm deep.
One plant
GOLDEN CLUB - Gold and white poker like flowers. Leaves are also
attractive. Needs to be potted in a large pot due to root growth.
Grows in water 5 to10cm deep.
One plant
GIANT BUTTERCUP - Good marginal plant.
Medium sized golden buttercup flowers.
Grows in moist soil or water up to 10cm deep.
3 plants
GREEN POND REED - Grows green spike leaves above the water in a clump. General Pond Plant
Information 1. Floating
Good frog habitat. Very hardy.
Grows in water 5 to 20cm deep.
Good size clump
HYDROCOTYLE - Round leaves up to 5cm in
diameter.
A runner which grows well among rocks as a surround plant.
Dies back over winter. Very hardy.
Grows in moist soil or water up to 5cm deep.
3 runners
JAPANESE RUSH (Variegated Acorus) - Green and yellow
striped leaves.
Grows in shallow water or in moist soil as a marginal.
3 plants
LUDWIGIA - Small leaves green on top and red under.
A runner which lives equally
well in moist soil or fully submerged.
Looks good among rocks.
8 pieces
LIZARDS TAIL- No longer available
OTELLIA - A very hardy Australian native with floating leaves.
Produces very attractive red and yellow centred white flowers in
spring and summer. Worth a place in any pond.
Grows in water 5 to 30cm deep.
Well rooted single plant
PHILODENDRON - A runner with large leaves. A good surround plant.
Does well trailing into the water.
Moist soil.
One plant
PICKEREL RUSH - Heart shaped leaves and bright blue flowers produced
freely. Highly recommended
Grows in moist soil or water up to 10cm deep.
One plant
PARROTS FEATHER - 3 different types. Fine feathery foliage that
emerges
above the water.
Grows in wet soil or water up to 20cm deep.
Mixed collection total 9 pieces
ROSE QUEEN- No longer available
SPATHIPHYLLUM (Sailboat or Peace Lily) - Ideal as a surround
plant. Magnificent flower. Prefers shade.
Moist soil.
2 small plants
UMBRELLA RUSH - Looks good beside or in a pond.
Very attractive, grows to 1 metre but can be trimmed. Recommended.
Grows in moist soil or water up to 20cm deep.
Well developed plant
VALLISNERIA - Thin strap like leaves, is a fully submerged plant and an
excellent oxygenator. Commonly known as "Oxygen Plant".
Highly recommended for every pond
Bunch of 8 plants
WATER POPPY - Round green leaves with a bright yellow flower.
Very
attractive and very popular.
Grows in water 5 to 30cm deep.
Two plants
WATER FRINGE - Round magnificently marked floating leaves with bright
yellow flowers in season. A real showpiece.
Grows in water 5 to 30cm deep.
Two plants
WATER HAWTHORN OR WATER ORCHID - Oval floating leaves.
Flowers through winter. A scented gem. Recommended.
Grows in water 10 to 30cm deep.
One Plant
These plants do just that, they float. They should
not be allowed to cover the entire water surface as this will reduce
oxygen in a pond. Also beneficial with algae control due to reduced
sunlight entering the water. Fish love to eat Duckweed.
2. Submerged
True aquatic plants. These may be planted in virtually any depth of water and live completely under water. All submerged plants are high producers of oxygen and are therefore highly recommended for any pond.
3. Bog Plants
Planted in water a few centimetres deep, these plants have their foliage/flowers on or above the water.
4. Surround
These will live as a bog plant or adjacent to a pond in a garden.