Pond Plants by Zone

Every pond has different planting zones, and each suits different plants. Use this range to fill each part of your pond, from the wet soil around the edge to the deepest water.

  • Bog plants grow in permanently wet soil around the pond edge and in bog filters.
  • Marginal plants sit on shallow shelves with their roots just below the water line.
  • Reeds, rushes and grasses add height and structure to pond and dam edges and give frogs shelter.
  • Submerged plants grow fully underwater, adding oxygen and competing with algae for nutrients.
  • Shade tolerant plants suit ponds under trees or beside buildings that get only part sun.

Not sure what your pond needs? Try our pond plant calculator or ask us for free pond advice.

Swamp Goodenia (Goodenia humilis) with floating ring
Swamp Goodenia (Goodenia humilis) native pond plant
Swamp Goodenia native pond plant

Swamp Goodenia (Goodenia humilis) with floating ring

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Knobby Club Rush (Ficinia Nodosa) with floating ring
Knobbly Club Rush (Ficinia Nodosa) Pond Plant
Knobby Club Rush (Ficinia Nodosa) Aussie native Pond Plant

Knobby Club Rush (Ficinia Nodosa) with floating ring

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$15.00

Swamp Mazus (Mazus pumilio) Native Pond Plant
Swamp Mazus (Mazus pumilio) native pond plant
Swamp Mazus native pond plant

Swamp Mazus (Mazus pumilio) Native Pond Plant

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$15.00

Sweet Flag (Acorus Gramineus Green) with floating ring
Sweet Flag (Acorus Graineus Green) pot with floating ring (12cm)
Sweet Flag (Acorus Graineus Green) pot with floating ring (12cm)

Sweet Flag (Acorus Gramineus Green) with floating ring

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Variegated Sweet Flag (Acorus calamus variegated) with Floating Pond Ring
Varigated Sweet Flag (Acorus calamus varigated) 12cm pot with floating ring
Varigated Sweet Flag (Acorus calamus varigated) 12cm pot with floating ring

Variegated Sweet Flag (Acorus calamus variegated) with Floating Pond Ring

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$15.00

Water Ribbon (Triglochin procera ) Pond Plant with Floating Ring
Water Ribbon (Triglochin procera) native pond plant
Water Ribbon native pond plant

Water Ribbon (Triglochin procera ) Pond Plant with Floating Ring

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Dwarf Umbrella Grass (Cyperus Alternifolius Nanus) Pond Plant with Floating Ring
Dwarf Umbrella Grass (Cyperus alternifolius Nanus) pond plant
Dwarf Umbrella Grass pond plant

Dwarf Umbrella Grass (Cyperus Alternifolius Nanus) Pond Plant with Floating Ring

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Water Chestnut (Eleocharis dulcis) Pond Plant 7cm
Water Chestnut (Eleocharis dulcis) pond plant
Water Chestnut pond plant

Water Chestnut (Eleocharis dulcis) Pond Plant 7cm

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$15.00

Moneywort (Lindernia grandiflora) Pond Plant with floating pond ring
Moneywort (Lindernia grandiflora) pond plant
Moneywort pond plant

Moneywort (Lindernia grandiflora) Pond Plant with floating pond ring

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$25.00

Water Wisteria (Hygrophila difformis) with floating ring
Water Wisteria (Hygrophila difformis) aquatic plant
Water Wisteria aquatic plant

Water Wisteria (Hygrophila difformis) with floating ring

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Blue Sedge (Carex Riparia) with floating ring
Blue Sedge (Carex riparia) pond plant
Blue Sedge pond plant

Blue Sedge (Carex Riparia) with floating ring

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Lizard's Tail (Saururus Cernuus) with floating ring
Lizard's Tail (Saururus cernuus) pond plant
Lizard's Tail pond plant

Lizard's Tail (Saururus Cernuus) with floating ring

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$25.00

Dwarf Tassel Cord Rush (Baloskion tetraphyllus 'Dwarf') with floating ring
Dwarf Tassel Cord Rush (Baloskion tetraphyllum) native pond plant
Dwarf Tassel Cord Rush pond plant

Dwarf Tassel Cord Rush (Baloskion tetraphyllus 'Dwarf') with floating ring

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Golden Striped Rush (Baumea rubiginosa variegata) Pond Plant with floating pond ring
Golden Striped Rush (Baumea rubiginosa variegata) pond plant
Golden Striped Rush pond plant

Golden Striped Rush (Baumea rubiginosa variegata) Pond Plant with floating pond ring

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$25.00

Lepironia articulata (Grey Rush) Pond Plant with floating pond ring
Lepironia articulata (Grey Rush) Pond Plant with floating pond ring 12cm pot
Lepironia articulata (Grey Rush) Pond Plant with floating pond ring 7cm

Lepironia articulata (Grey Rush) Pond Plant with floating pond ring

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Goddess lily sparkles (Zantedeschia sp) with floating ring
Goddess Lily Sparkles (Zantedeschia) pond plant
Goddess Lily Sparkles pond plant

Goddess lily sparkles (Zantedeschia sp) with floating ring

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$25.00

Marbled Marshwort (Nymphoides spinulosperma) Pond Plant
Marbled Marshwort (Nymphoides spinulosperma) Native Pond Plant
Marbled Marshwort (Nymphoides spinulosperma) Native Pond Plant with Stunning Yellow Fringed Flower

Marbled Marshwort (Nymphoides spinulosperma) Pond Plant

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$25.00

Corkscrew Rush Pond Plant (Juncus effusus cv. Spiralis) & Pot Combo
Corkscrew Rush pond plant
Corkscrew Rush pond plant and pot combo

Corkscrew Rush Pond Plant (Juncus effusus cv. Spiralis) & Pot Combo

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$30.00

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How Do Pond Plants Get Sent?

Shipping

Yes, our pond plants are shippable! We ship every week day. Due to quarantine, we can't ship to WA or TAS.

Packed to Travel the Distance

Our plants are packed to stay in transit for weeks! Alternatively, you can click & collect from our retail outlet.

On Arrival

On arrival, your plants will be thirsty. Pop them into your pond as soon as possible..

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