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Pond Plants for 2010 |
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With blossoms that are uniquely varied, lilies are almost always the focal point of any pond. Extraordinary blossoms command attention and beautiful foliage contrasts with the water surface as well as provide shade and cover for fish.We have over 50 different cultivars in all shades of pink, yellow, red, peach, orange, and white. We only buy from one grower that we know and trust. We can also order any lily that is not in stock in hardy or tropical. If your lily does not perform well after you feed it, it may need to be repotted. Many varieties need to be repotted after 2 years. To use a pot that has holes in the bottom, place newspaper inside, 2 fertilizer tabs, and heavy garden dirt. Put small stones on top to keep fish out.
Lotus Lotus are spectacular plants featuring vibrant large blossoms and huge waxy foliage that cups upward. An exceptional patio garden plant or a showy specimen in a pond, lotus should be grown in a large tub with 4 to 12 of water over the crown. Do not fertilize in the spring until it starts to grow. We have lotus in many colors from dwarfs to giants.
Hardy Shallow Water Plants. Anacharis- (elodea)- The most common type of oxygenator. Whorls of deep green leaves. Arrowhead- (peltandra)- An attractive plant with glossy dark green arrow shaped leaves . Tolerates some shade. Bald Cypress- (taxodium)- Deciduous needle tree known to grow knees when planted below water level. Accepts pruning to fit a limited area. Bog Bean- (menyanthes)- Native variety that is almost extinct. Pink buds open to delicate white flowers. Triangular leaves. Button Bush- (cephalanthus)- Attractive glossy foliage on reddish- brown branches. White button-like flowers in May and June. Button Flower- (splanthes americana)- flowers june to sept. low lying, daisy- like yellow flowers Cabomba- An oxygenator with feathery green and purple leaves on dark stems. Excellent spawning area for fish Carmens Jap. Rush-(juncus carmens)- Fine textured rush with bright green foliage. Flowers are creamy yellow. Carnivorus Bog Plants- Pitcher Plant- Mixed Variety. Hooded pitchers that trap and consume insects. Also loves floating Islands. Cattail- (typha)- Graceful- 4 slender pale green leaves, small narrow poker. Common- 5 broad lt. green leaves, lg pokers. Mini- 1-2 with 1 pokers on very narrow compact foliage. Variegated- 4 pretty green and white leaves, lt brown pokers. Clover -(marsilea)- green clover leaves with reddish highlights. Perfect for softening the edge of a pond. Cinderella- (asclepias incarnata)- Pink butterfly flower 3-4, flowering in August. Cotton Grass- (eriophorum)- blue/green grass-like blades with a cotton tuft in summer. Corkscrew Rush- (spiralis)- curiously contorted dark green or blue rush with spiraling needle-like leaves. Striking accent. Creeping Spearwort- (ranunculas)- small delicate ground cover, leaves are narrow and lt green with yellow flowers. Dwarf Bamboo- (dulichuim)- compact bamboo-like foliage. excellent foreground or border plant. Dwarf Golen Variegated Sweet Flag - (acorus minimus) - 4-6. Low Lying golden colored ground cover. Loves floating Islands! Dwarf Red Stemmed Parrot Feather-( myriophyllum ssp.)- 3-4- delicate and lacy red stems resembles regular parrot feather. Flowering Rush- (butomus)- rose-pink flowers above very narrow foliage. Grows best in lt shade or deeper water. Forget-Me-Not- (mysotis scorpiodes)- hardy water plant resembles the common garden variety. Open spreading habit , blue flowers. Gementia-reddish brown and green lily-like leaves are extremely decorative and creates an unusual background for fringed flowers. Golden Club- (oronum aquaticum)- long ovate leaves with slender white flower spikes that curve up with yellow tips. Houttuynia- (cordata)- dark green leaves edged in red with white flowers. Prefers water at or below crown level. Hibiscus- (coccineus)- Scarlet Rosemallow- Brilliant scarlet flowers with attractive foliage that turns red in fall. Zone 7. Lord Baltimore- Very lg red flowers in july, aug, sept. Green ruffled leaves on red stems. Hibiscus- ( swamp hibiscus)- lg showy flowers of red, pink and white with rose throat. Start in shallow water and move when older. Iris- Kissie- deep rose pink pales to soft yellow. Flora Plena- double yellow Clyde Redmond- beautiful royal blue Black Gamecock- midnight purple. Lavender Mask- (mimulus)- lav. flowers in July and Aug. on soft green foliage. Long bloomer. Lizards Tail- (saururus)- delicate cream blossoms with unique seed formation. Triangular leaves. Lobelia- (lobelia siphilitica)- Prolific bloomer with trumpet like flowers in mixed colors. Loose Strife- (lythrum)- reddish purple or fuchsia pink flowers on tall spikes for several weeks in summer. Marsh Betony-(stachys palustris)- 2 great late bloomer in pinkish lav. Remove spent blooms to encourage lre-blooming. Marsh Marigold- (caltha)- yell. and dble yell. Pretty flowers with deep green leaves with serrated edges. Plant in shade for flowers. Mint- (mentha aquatica)- aromatic foliage and lilac flowers. Quick surface cover, great for natural filters and new ponds. Mosaic- (ludwigia sidiodes)- diamond shaped foliage, unique. needs warm water, has yellow flowers Narrow Leaf Arrowhead- (sagittaria)- vigorous and profuse blooming variety that can take deep water and light shade. Ogon Sweet Flag-(acrus gramineus ogon)- Low growing grass-like plant with green and white foliage that seems to glow in the sun. Pennywort- (hydrocotyle)- small upstanding round foliage makes it a great addition to any pond. Parrots Feather-(myriophyllum)- feathery foliage grows above and below the water surface. Great to break the edge of the pond. Pickerel Rush- (pontederia)- dark green broad foliage with lav. flowers. Easy to grow. Ribbon Grass- (phalaris)- green and white striped foliage, soft textured and very pretty. Strawberry and cream- pink, green and white foliage. Seashore Mallow- (Kosteltzkya)- 6-9- dozons of soft pink flowers thru july, aug and sept. Velvery leaves. Slough Sedge- (carex obnupta)- lovely arching green leaves with lt brown seed heads in summer. Spatterdock- (nuphar luteum)- lg mostly erect leaves with round 2 yellow flowers. Sun or shade. Spearwort- (ranunculus flammula)- masses of delicate yellow flowers on spiky stems. Dead head for more blooms. Spike Rush- (eleocharis)- attractive quill shaped foliage makes this rush a favorite for the edge of the pond. Sweet Flag- (variegated acorus)- beautiful green and white striped foliage. Leaves are sweetly scented when broken. Variegated Common Rush-(juncus effusus Gold Strike)- yellow stripes run the full length of each spike. Variegated Corkscrew Rush- (juncus effusus spiralis) - 6-8. Very compact plant with curly leaves and yellow and green variegation. Variegated Sedge-(carex riparia)- green and white foliage persists into early summer. Var. holds best in part shade. Variegated Water Celery- (oenanthe javanica flamingo)- bright pink green and white foliage . Pink is outstanding spring. White Bulrush -(scripus lacustris ssp. taber)- Tall white needle-like foliage gently marked with narrow green pinstripes. Do not fertilize to keep color. White Butterfly - ( asclepias incarnata Ice Ballet)- lovely hybrid with white flowers in Aug. that attracts butterflies. White Butterfly Ginger-(hedychium coronarium)- Clusters of white blooms with rich honeysuckle fragrance. Zone 8 Zebra Rush- (scripus) - bold green and yellow banded foliage makes this plant truly unique. Variegation may fade as summer progresses. Water Willow- (justicia americana)- 12-18. White flowers are decorated with purple and resemble orchids. Foliage is similar to leaves of willow. Floating Plants Fairy Moss- (azolla)- attractive green and red floating fern with tiny leaves. Koi love to eat this plant. Aggressive without fish. Frog Bit- (hydrocharis) - small floater with fleshy water lily-like leaves. Grows in clumps, good oxygenator for small ponds. Water Hyacinth- (eichhornia)- a fleshy floater with bulbous green leaves, occasional lav. flowers. Excellent purifying the water. Water Lettuce- (pistia)- unusual furry and ribbed leaves looks like small cabbage floating on pond surface. Water Velvet- (salvinia)- unusual floating fern with pale green round hairy leaves up to 3/4 long.
Bog Lily- (crinum)- lg bulbs produce narrow leaves and thick flower stalks that present exquisite pure white fragrant blossoms. Calla Lily- (zantedeschia)- arrow shaped leaves with trumpet shaped flowers in white, pink and yellow. Canna- true aquatic cannas, long blooming. Tany- orange Endeavor- red, Erebus- pink, Striped Beauty- yel. striped leaves with yel. flowers. Bengal Tiger- beautiful orange flowers . Leaves have brilliant splashes of yellow. Star Grass- (dichromena colorata)- 2 flowers June thru Sept. White star- shaped flowers on needle like leaves. Dwarf Papyrus-( cyprus haspan)- 1-2. Dense tufts of foliage above stiff stems. Golden green flowers turn bronze in fall. Mexican Papyrus -(cyprus gigantius)- 8-10. awesome showy plant, excellent for natural filtration in large ponds. Umbrella Palm-( cyprus alternifolius)- 5- old favorite, easy to over winter, great for natural filters, can take some shade. Dwarf Umbrella- (cypress)- all time favorite featuring umbrella like foliage above stiff stems. Takes some shade. Variegated Broadleaf Umbrella Palm-(cyprus albostriatus)- Broad leaves with creamy white accented var. you can change var. with light requirements. Taro- (colocasia)- Violet Stem- attractive dk violet stems contrast with bold huge green leaves. Black Magic- incredible dusty charcoal black leaves on dark burgundy/ black stems. Imperial - 3 lg green leaves blotched with violet black.
O2 Reefs - Easiest way to grow submerged aquatics. Oxgenators or grasses fully roted in fiber mat or reef like module. Wysteria- Will reach surface of pond and spread leaves out above water. Vigorus. Sagittaria- Will grow 12-18 tall. Small white flowers reach the surface.
Vallisneria- Submerged grass with slightly red
hue. Will grow to surface. |
