Shopping for pond plants in morning

[shei111]

Hello All In my main pond Ive got 1 plant which looks exact like a buttercup not very high but nice. I have some sort bottom plants which have spreaded a little since being put in since pond built may 07. Im shopping tomorow for pond plants I want to buy a lily for the centre has anyone got any ideas what sort would be best, the pond is approx 4 foot X 9 foot, 250 gallon deepest point about 2.5 feet . I have a pump and fountain on pond its well established havent lost any fish since being set up. Just need some plants for it. How much would I expect to pay for a lily ? Thanks sheila

[Jez]

I couldn't sell Galanthus she's priceless!

[Kayleigh]

I would go for the small water lilies, but I don't think they are hardy. You may have to put them somewhere frost free for the winter.
The native white one will grow too big for your pond. But if you keep splitting it up and potting it on it may stay small enough.
The yellow one is marsh marigold I have three of these. Have a look here.

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[oliviamaryb]

Frogbit is an alternative to duckweed - it does not spread so readily therefore causes fewer blanketing problems. Marsh Marigold is good, as mentioned and grows quickly - It doesn't mind cold weather. Have a look at the creepers and climbers as they cover pondliner. I have bought a Water Soldier, and am not that enamoured with it. Will keep you posted. Read Rock and Water Garden by Hessayon (or something) for further help.x

[shei111]

Thanks alot for replies, I did go to have a look at pond plants the price of water lilies were 19 quid each that do seem a lot to me, never mind, I did get 2, first one is ranuculas linua grandiflora that one is similiar to one I have. Number2 acorus gramineus ohgon . I did repot both plants in larger containers . These were not expensive plants. I went to 2 different places they didnt have a very good selection both blaming the weather for them not having many in yet. Ive been given an online place to look which I will over the weekend. Do anyone have any knowledge of the 2 plants that I have bought please ? Thanks sheila

[galanthus]

Originally Posted by Jez

I couldn't sell Galanthus she's priceless!

Awww I am so touched

[galanthus]

Ranunculus lingua grandiflora Water Buttercup or Giant Spearwort

A vigorous plant suitable for larger pools where it will reach between 2/3 ft tall. Leaves are at first pink, turning green and the 2 in wide yellow buttercup like flowers appear all summer long. Planting depth 2/6 ins. Looks lovely


Acorus gramineus Ohgon
Golden foliage that remains evergreen except during very harsh winter weather. Loves lots of water and can even be planted in the pond. Just as happy in a bed or border and can become slightly drought tolerant once established. All soil conditions in full to part sun. Position next to dark foliage plants to create a stunning effect. No flowers that I can see but lovely leafy foliage.

3ltr pot, 30cm+ tall. Hardiness rating: 1

On the water lily front I have a smallish pond and the lily I chose was Nymphaea Marliacea Albida, it cost around £24, however, I chose a plant that needed repotting and then divided last year, now have 2 for the price of one. Very fragrant and gorgeous.

Try and get some Aponogeton, (water hawthorn), it's an all year flowering plant with floating leaves, fragrant flowers, I love mine, tho again around £15 plus, well worth it as it seeds itself over the rest of the pond. It's a deep water one.

The 2 marginals I wouldn't be without are myosotis, (water forget me not), beautiful and reproduces well, also pontederia, (pickerel weed). Lovely deep blue flowers and lush foliage. Dragon flies love it. I could go on but I'll try not too........ well.....

[Stefan]

Originally Posted by Kayleigh

I would go for the small water lilies, but I don't think they are hardy. You may have to put them somewhere frost free for the winter.
The native white one will grow too big for your pond. But if you keep splitting it up and potting it on it may stay small enough.
The yellow one is marsh marigold I have three of these. Have a look here.

We have the native white one - It's huge In the summer it covers 50-60% of the pond - It dies back every winter but around this time of year it comes back again We get 4 or 5 flowers a season

[shei111]

Hello galanthus Thanks for help with pond plants, I went to a garden plant sale today not thinking they would have pond plants guess what Yea they had lovely pond plants all half price yea youve also guessed it I bought 2 yesterday somewhere else at full price Never mind it always happen but what I did get for £2.10 was pot of valeriana officinalis in super condition so I came home with that and a lilac bush 7 foot tall more than pleased with because I want a garden thats established but ive only lived here for 18 months so im buying the largest of everything that I can get. Right back to the pond plant the pot that the lilac came in was 10 inch across so I put washed pea shingle in bottom then tightly packed 5 inches mud then topped up with pea shingle and sat it 5 inches approx in pond , but it doesnt say on label how big this gets anyone with any knowledge I would appreciate it thanks sheila

[galanthus]

Well done on your haul I'm just a teensy bit confused about the lilac shrub I hadn't realised this could grow in water or marsh.

[Kayleigh]

I'm not sure but I don't think water lilies like moving water. Just still. Someone may confirm this.

[galanthus]

Originally Posted by Kayleigh

I'm not sure but I don't think water lilies like moving water. Just still. Someone may confirm this.

my pond is fairly small and has a waterfall, useful for bird bathing and drinking it seems I split the water lily last year and both plants have their leaves very gently moving with the water, seems okay so far, I nearly didn't put it in initially cos I'd read the same.

[Jez]

Lilac bushes as Syringra grow to around 4m depending on variety! I'm concerned though that growing one right next to a pond is such a good idea!?! As leaf fall in Autumn would cause you a lot of back breaking labour in cleaning out your pond + smelly stagnant water!

[galanthus]

I think shei111 has planted the lilac actually in the pond Isn't this going to be too damp for it anyway or am I mistaken

I agreed with the leaf problem Jez, my lilac is fairly large and the mass of leaves in autumn can be a problem near a pond.

[shei111]

You funny lot the lilac is in the garden , not in the pond I said I went to a plant sale and when I as there I found some pond plants. so I came home with a pond plant and a 7 foot lilac bush its nowhere near the pond, im a country gel as they say in suffolk but I aint stupid I know you dont really think id put a garden lilac bush in my pond sheila

[Kayleigh]

Originally Posted by shei111

You funny lot the lilac is in the garden , not in the pond I said I went to a plant sale and when I as there I found some pond plants. so I came home with a pond plant and a 7 foot lilac bush its nowhere near the pond, im a country gel as they say in suffolk but I aint stupid I know you dont really think id put a garden lilac bush in my pond sheila

Now the tears are rolling down my face

[Jez]

Originally Posted by shei111

You funny lot the lilac is in the garden , not in the pond I said I went to a plant sale and when I as there I found some pond plants. so I came home with a pond plant and a 7 foot lilac bush its nowhere near the pond, im a country gel as they say in suffolk but I aint stupid I know you dont really think id put a garden lilac bush in my pond sheila

What relief as it does read that way! And no I don't think your stupid one bit even if you are country gel
Though I did have visions of your lilac lasting all of a week soaked in a pond

Don't do that to me again, oh someone help me!

[shei111]

Originally Posted by Kayleigh

Now the tears are rolling down my face

Kayleigh help me bail me out when I bought the lilac bush home I then took the lilac outof the pot then I planted the lilac bush in the garden NOWHERE NEAR THE BLINKING POND and put the pond plant inthe lilac bush pot and planted the pond plant all this so the new pond plant had a good start in a bigger pot are you with me now help me kayleigh please

[shei111]

Jez and Galanthus Would you like me to come and plant your ponds for you theres a new garden plant out for ponds it start with a L ............. sheila

[Kayleigh]

Originally Posted by shei111

Kayleigh help me bail me out when I bought the lilac bush home I then took the lilac outof the pot then I planted the lilac bush in the garden NOWHERE NEAR THE BLINKING POND and put the pond plant inthe lilac bush pot and planted the pond plant all this so the new pond plant had a good start in a bigger pot are you with me now help me kayleigh please

Sorry when I can see through the tears I will reply

I didn't think for one minute you had planted the Lilac in the pond. Excellent entertainment value though..

[Jez]

Originally Posted by shei111

Jez and Galanthus Would you like me to come and plant your ponds for you theres a new garden plant out for ponds it start with a L ............. sheila

Never heard of it! Though Lily may have?

[badgerwatcher]

So the lilac's not in the pond then?

[badgerwatcher]

I've got a wonderful plant that is called something like Cyperus, like the spokes of an umbrella, that is sold as a houseplant, but grows amazingly huge in water. Think it is akin to papyrus?