The Culinary Pond Plant Starter pack includes a variety of plants that be used in salads or hot dishes. Edible water plants have strong flavours so a little goes a long way.
Our delicious culinary pond plant starter pack Includes:
- 1 x Water celery
- 1 x Lebanese cress
- 1 x Fine-leaf water mint
- 1 x Rainbow parsley
- 1 x Water garlic
- 1 x Variegated water garlic
About these pond plants.
Water Celery
Perennial
Position- Full sun - part shade
Flowers - Small creamy white flowers
Submersible - To a depth of 2cm - 5cm
Foliage - Produced above the water
Origin - Australia
Grows - to 20cm W and up to 40cm H
Cover - No
Oxygenator - No
Edible - Yes
propagation:-Division
Water Celery (Berela erecta) is an excellent addition to any edible water garden. Both the leaves and stems can be eaten. It has a very strong celery flavour so it's a good addition to any green summer salad.
Lebanese Cress
Perennial
Position - Full sun to part shade
Flowers - Yes
Submersible -To a depth of 5cm-15cm
Foliage - Produced above water
Origin - Mediterranean
Grows - to 40cm W and 20cm H
Cover - Great Surface cover when grown with a floating ring
Oxygenator - No
Edible - Yes
Propagation- Division or daughter plants
Lebanese Cress Aethionema Cordifolium also known as Lebanese water cress can reduce algae growth in ponds due to rapid growth and surface cover. The leaves from this edible fern-like water plant make a tasty garnish in any salad.
Lebanese cress has many health benefits. The leaves of this pond plant are a good source of protein with vitamins A, B, C, iron, calcium, phosphorous and potassium.
Fine Leaf Water Mint
Perennial plant
Position - Part shade
Flowers - small white flower
Submersible - To a depth of 5cm
Foliage - Produced above water
Origin - Western Mediterranean
Grows - to 20cm W and 30cm H
Cover - Best suited to a floating ring
Oxygenator - No
Edible - Yes
propagation- Division or runners
Fine leaf water mint Mentha cevina has many health benefits. It can be effective in relieving digestive problems such as upset stomach, bad breath (can be used as a mouthwash) and indigestion.
The leaves can be added to drinks, tea and salads to add a wonderful summer flavour. They have a strong punchy flavour and go well in Asian salads.
Like all mints, fine leaf water mint is a good source of vitamin C when served fresh. It also contains vitamin A.
Rainbow Parsley
Perennial
Position - Full sun to part shade
Flowers - small white flowers
Submersible - To a depth of 5cm-15cm
Foliage - Produced above water
Origin - South East Asia
Grows - to 30cm W and 60cm H
Cover - Great Surface cover when grown with our pond plant floating ring
Oxygenator - No
Edible - Yes
Propagation- Division
A variegated variety of water parsley. The cooler the climate the stronger the pink hue in the foliage. Rainbow water parsley adds great flavour and colour when added to salads! This pond plant rich in many vitamins, particularly vitamin K, which is needed for blood clotting and bone health. It's a great source of vitamins A and C (supports immune health).
Parsley is particularly rich in flavonoid antioxidants and vitamin C, which reduce oxidative stress in your body and may lower your risk of certain cancers.
Varigated Water Garlic
Perennial
Oxygenator: No
Edible: Yes
Flower: Yes (small mauve)
Height: 30cm
Water Depth: 1cm
Position: Full sun
Propagation: Division
Variegated Water Garlic Tulbaghia violaceais a native of South Africa. Variegated Water Garlic can reach 30cm in size and has variegated green foliage where the leaf colour at a distance appears white and it produces a small purple flower and is a recent addition to the world of pond plants. It enjoys a full sun position and will perform best when grown in shallow water that does not cover the crown of the plant and can be grown in the floating pond ring that is included with all our plants.
Thinning out Water garlic every season will encourage more flowers and encourage vigorous growth through the summer months.
The leaves of Variegated Water Garlic can be chopped and used in salads and soups. The flowers can be added to vinegar or oils to give a slight hint of garlic flavour. You could also choose to use the flowers as an edible as a garnish.
Perennial
Oxygenator: No
Edible: Yes
Flower: Yes (small mauve)
Height: 30cm
Water Depth: 1cm
Position: Full sun
Propagation: Division
Like the varigated variety, Water Garlic is a fairly recent addition to the world of pond plants. It two is a native of South Africa, Water Garlic can reach 30cm in size and has a light green to grey strappy foliage, and produces a small purple flower.
It is at its best in a sunny position and likes shallow water that does not cover the crown of the plant This is why it is ideally suited to our floating pond ring that is included with all of our plants.
