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Also known as cuckoo flower because it coincides with the arrival of the first cuckoo. A favourite of the orange-tipped butterfly, this beautiful, native, perennial herb is also loved by dragonflies. Showy clusters of lilacpink, purple or white flowers top the upright stems from April to June.<\/p>\n
Marginal plant. H 45cm. S 30cm. D 0-10cm. RHS H7, USDA 3a-7b.<\/p>\n
Equisetum fluviatile<\/em> (water or swamp horsetail)<\/strong><\/p>\n
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Grows in clumps in shallow water in ponds, swamps and ditches. Upright, ridged and jointed stems are banded in yellow-brown, with fertile stems terminating in a flower cone of about 1cm.<\/p>\n
Marginal plant. H 30cm1m. S 45cm+. D 0-20cm. RHS H7.<\/p>\n
Caltha palustris<\/em> (marsh marigold)<\/strong><\/p>\n
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Great for colour in early spring, this native marigold is a herbaceous perennial from the buttercup family, with rich, shiny, golden-yellow flowers and glossy, green, heart-shaped leaves. It loves being in or near the water and if deadheaded will flower from early spring through summer.<\/p>\n
Marginal plant. H 30cm. S 40cm. D 10-15cm. RHS H7, USDA 3a-7b.<\/p>\n
Eriophorum angustifolium<\/em> (cotton grass)<\/strong><\/p>\n
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Clump-forming, evergreen sedge with grass-like foliage giving rise to pendent, fluffy spikelets in summer. These seedheads of white cotton were once used to stuff pillows and for making candle wicks.<\/p>\n
Marginal\/bog plant. H 50cm. S 25cm+. D 0-5cm. RHS H7.<\/p>\n
Oxygenating plants<\/h3>\n
Oxygenating plants are vital for pond health. They mainly grow under the surface of the water and help to clear the water of impurities and increase oxygen levels.<\/p>\n
Hippuris vulgaris<\/em> (water mare\u2019s tail)<\/strong><\/p>\n
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This native plant is a great oxygenator. Its roots extend into the anoxic zone of wetland soils (where oxygen is absent), and create a conduit for the methane produced there to travel up and out. Frogs, newts and fish all love to hide among it. Fibrous roots are good for removing nitrates.<\/p>\n
Oxygen plant. H 45cm. S 45cm+. D 0-45cm. RHS H7.<\/p>\n
Hydrocotyle sibthorpioides<\/em> \u2018Crystal Confetti\u2019 (crystal confetti)<\/strong><\/p>\n
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This pretty perennial forms a carpet of miniature, four-leaved, clover-type leaves, edged with cream. A great oxygenator, the fibrous roots are good for removing nitrates. Pond life likes to hide among it.<\/p>\n
Oxygen plant. H 45cm. S 45cm+. D 0-25cm. RHS H4.<\/p>\n
Marsilea quadrifolia<\/em> (water shamrock)<\/strong><\/p>\n
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This native oxygenator has an interesting upright appearance. It\u2019s not a real clover \u2013 it is an underwater fern \u2013 but the fanned, clover-like leaves rise to the water surface creating a decorative pattern. Fibrous roots are good for removing nitrates. Wildlife likes to hide among it.<\/p>\n
Oxygen plant. H 25cm. S 45cm+. D 0-25cm. RHS H5, USDA 6a-10b.<\/p>\n
Floating pond plants<\/h3>\n
Floating pond plants are an easy way to add extra shading to your pond, which is vital to prevent algae blooms and to keep the water temperature comfortable for wildlife.<\/p>\n
Aponogeton distachyos<\/em> (water hawthorn) <\/strong><\/p>\n
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Strongly scented flowers that are often produced in two flushes and can flower for ten months of the year. Almost evergreen in mild winters, it\u2019s a tough and tolerant plant. Good for frogs and newts.<\/p>\n
Aquatic floater plant. Height (H) 90cm. Spread (S) 90cm. Depth (D) 10-90cm. RHS H4 \u2020 .<\/p>\n
Other pond plants to consider<\/h3>\n
Bog plants<\/h4>\n
Bog plants are good for growing in the damp or marshy areas around a pond and help to blend the pond planting into the wider garden landscape.<\/p>\n
Deep water plants<\/h4>\n
Deep water plants like water lilies need to be planted where the water is deeper and they have space to grow their stems up to the surface. They are good for adding interest to the centre of the pond and also for providing more shade.<\/p>\n
How to plant up a pond<\/h3>\n
Dawn Fisher from Lincolnshire Pond Plants<\/a> gives her tips on things to consider when planting up a pond:<\/p>\n
Planting depth<\/strong> It\u2019s really important to think about the planting depth when choosing your plants \u2013 from the surface, midway down a pond and into the bottom. For ease of understanding, we always say \u2018planting depth\u2019 is the amount of space between the top of the pot and the water surface.<\/p>\n
Planting a pond<\/strong> A pond can be any size or shape and thus can have a range of plants in it. There are lots of plant choices for any sized water body, from a large pond in the garden to a water-filled wooden barrel. Most aquatic plants only really want 10cm of water above the top of the plant pot.<\/p>\n
Oxygenators<\/strong> give life<\/strong> These plants are crucial as they bring oxygen into the water. They are often sold bunched so they can sink to the bottom of the pond or be placed on different shelves. Be aware that when it\u2019s dark, or when light levels are low, oxygenators take oxygen out of the water and release carbon dioxide \u2013 even though during the day they emit oxygen.<\/p>\n
Water nutrients<\/strong> If you\u2019re getting too much blanket weed, it\u2019s usually down to two things: too many nutrients and too much sunlight. Use fibrous-rooted aquatics, such as Alisma lanceolatum<\/em> (narrow-leaved water plantain), irises and aquatic grasses, which can help reduce blanket weed by \u2018eating\u2019 the nutrients. Other plants, such as bullrushes (Typha<\/em> species), can take up iron and salts from the water.<\/p>\n
Welcoming wildlife<\/strong> Any pond can welcome aquatic pond life, including newts and frogs. Remember that fish will eat a lot of the wildlife in your pond, so decide from the outset whether you want to create a wildlife pond or an ornamental fish pond.<\/p> <\/body><\/html>\n
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Other pond plants to consider<\/h3>\n

Bog plants<\/h4>\nBog plants are good for growing in the damp or marshy areas around a pond and help to blend the pond planting into the wider garden landscape.<\/p>\n

Deep water plants<\/h4>\nDeep water plants like water lilies need to be planted where the water is deeper and they have space to grow their stems up to the surface. They are good for adding interest to the centre of the pond and also for providing more shade.<\/p>\n

Bog plants<\/h4>\n
Bog plants are good for growing in the damp or marshy areas around a pond and help to blend the pond planting into the wider garden landscape.<\/p>\n

Deep water plants<\/h4>\n
Deep water plants like water lilies need to be planted where the water is deeper and they have space to grow their stems up to the surface. They are good for adding interest to the centre of the pond and also for providing more shade.<\/p>\n