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Post by cjhomebird on Apr 1, 2008 13:28:37 GMT
Any plant suggestions for my pond. It isnt too big and anything I have planted has taken over and had to be removed. I would like some greenery and have some marsh marigolds and primulas planted around the edge, but need something actually in the water. there are some areas with shelves so any depth planting would be fine. I know I could get ideas from books but its nice to have advice from friends in the know!!! ;D ;D ;D CJ PS Nearly fell in the damn thing on Sunday cleaning it out. OH thought it was hilarious.  |
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Post by andy on Apr 1, 2008 13:38:46 GMT
Most marginal plants will grow to an extent where a "mid summer cut back" will be needed. Among the not so vigorous species where the crown of the plant will happily sit in up to 6" of water are
Iris Pseudochorus
Astilbies
Hostas
Lobelia cardinalis
Acorus sp
marsh marigolds
Pickerel weed (pontederia)
Arrowhead
Water plantain
Ligularia
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Post by cjhomebird on Apr 1, 2008 13:43:13 GMT
Thanks Andy.
Will give one or two of these a try
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Post by Deleted on Jun 2, 2008 20:37:23 GMT
you might want to try some water lilies and water iris i just received some for mothers day i put them in the pond in med sun and boom they took off the water iris has already grown about 8 inches its almost 2 inches out of the water now the lilies have just now poked out of their crome but they are sure easy and thats some thing that will grow up and out of the water with out taking up to much of your water surface space
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