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AQUAPRO Square Planting Basket 240 x 240 x 150mm

The AQUAPRO Square Planting Basket is a versatile and durable solution for housing a wide range of aquatic plants. Made from sturdy, UV-stabilised plastic, it is non-toxic to both plants and fish, making it safe for use in ponds and other aquatic environments.

Measuring 240 x 240 x 150mm, this basket can be used above or below ground and is ideal for supporting healthy root development while preventing soil from washing away. Suitable for various plant types and sizes, it’s perfect for both decorative and functional pond planting.

Key Features:

• Can be used above or below ground
• Non-toxic plastic safe for plants and fish
• Sturdy, UV-stabilised construction for long-lasting durability
• Suitable for a variety of aquatic plants
• Helps contain plant roots and soil while allowing water flow

Pair it with the AQUAPRO Square Floating Plant Ring for an easy and attractive way to display your pond plants.

PondMAX Round Lily Planting Basket – Durable UV Stabilised Plant Basket for Aquatic Gardens

The PondMAX Round Lily Planting Basket is a sturdy and reliable basket designed to support a variety of aquatic plants in ponds or above ground water features. Made from UV stabilised, non-toxic plastic, this planting basket is safe for both plants and fish, ensuring a healthy pond environment.

Key Features & Benefits:

• UV stabilised, non-toxic plastic – Safe for aquatic plants and fish, and built to withstand sun exposure.
• Versatile use – Suitable for above ground and submerged pond planting.
• Durable construction – Robust design ensures long-lasting support for aquatic plants.
• Size: Select from 2 Different sizes – 140 x 100mm or 220 x 130mm
• Perfect for lilies and medium-sized water plants.
• Compatible with PondMAX Round Floating Plant Ring – Enhances plant stability and growth.

Enhance your pond or water garden with the PondMAX Round Lily Planting Basket, a trusted choice for sustainable aquatic plant care and growth.

The PondMAX Round Lily Planting Basket is a sturdy basket that is made from UV stabilised plastic and is incredibly nontoxic to plants and/ or fish. The PondMAX Round Planting Baskets can also be used for different types and sizes of aquatic plants, whether it be above ground or in a pond.

Features:
Can be Utilised above or below ground
Non-toxic Plastic to plants and/or fish
Built from a sturdy, UV stabilised plastic

Sizes – 230mm Diameter x 130mm depth

Suitable for use with  PondMAX Large Round Floating Plant Ring 220mm

PondMAX Square Planting Basket – Durable UV Stabilised Aquatic Plant Basket in Two Sizes

The PondMAX Square Planting Basket is a versatile and sturdy basket designed to support various aquatic plants both in ponds and above ground water features. Made from UV stabilised, non-toxic plastic, these planting baskets are safe for plants and fish, ensuring a healthy pond ecosystem.

Available in two practical sizes—190 x 190 x 100mm and 230 x 230 x 140mm—the PondMAX Square Planting Basket accommodates different types and sizes of aquatic plants, providing reliable support for thriving growth.

Key Features & Benefits:

• UV stabilised, non-toxic plastic – Safe for aquatic plants and fish, resistant to sun damage.
• Suitable for above ground and submerged planting – Flexible use in various pond setups.
• Durable construction – Built to withstand outdoor pond conditions and seasonal use.
• Available sizes:
  • Small: 190 x 190 x 100mm
  • Large: 230 x 230 x 140mm
• Supports healthy aquatic plant growth – Ideal for a wide range of water plants.

Enhance your aquatic garden with the PondMAX Square Planting Basket, designed for dependable plant support and long-lasting use.

Give your aquatic plants the perfect home with the OASE Plant Basket Oval 45, a long, narrow pond plant basket designed for planting aquatic and marginal pond plants while keeping their roots contained.

Measuring 45cm long × 18cm wide × 15cm high with an approximately 12-litre capacity, this black plastic plant basket has a distinctive oval or kidney-shaped design that works particularly well along pond edges, in curved areas and where a long, narrow planting basket is more practical than a traditional square or round basket.

Made from robust, rot-resistant plastic, the OASE Plant Basket Oval 45 is designed for long-term use in the pond. Its finely perforated sides and base allow water and nutrients to move freely through the basket, supporting healthy aquatic plant growth while keeping larger, more aggressive roots contained.

Why Use a Pond Plant Basket?

Planting aquatic plants into a basket makes it much easier to control where they grow in your pond. The basket keeps the aquatic soil and plant contained, while allowing water to circulate through the root zone.

The fine openings allow smaller roots to grow through the basket while helping restrict thicker root growth. This can help protect your pond liner from aggressive roots and makes established plants easier to lift, divide, reposition or prepare for winter.

Ideal for Aquatic & Marginal Pond Plants

The OASE Oval 45 is particularly useful for medium-depth and deeper pond planting where you need a larger planting area without taking up excessive width.

Its elongated shape makes it ideal for planting along pond edges or positioning several plants in a row.

It can be used for a wide range of aquatic plants, including suitable marginal and deeper-water pond plants, depending on the plant's individual planting-depth requirements.

Key Features

• 45cm oval/kidney-shaped pond plant basket
• Dimensions: 45 × 18 × 15cm
• Approximate capacity: 12 litres
• Made from robust, rot-resistant plastic
• Fine perforations throughout the sides and base
• Allows essential water and nutrient exchange
• Helps contain larger and more aggressive roots
• Protects pond liners from uncontrolled root growth
• Makes aquatic plants easier to remove, divide and reposition
• Long, narrow design is ideal for pond edges and curved areas
• Suitable for aquatic plants in medium and deeper water

Designed for Healthy Plant Growth

The perforated design of the OASE Plant Basket Oval 45 allows water and nutrients to circulate through the planting medium. This provides aquatic plant roots with access to the surrounding pond water while keeping the majority of the planting medium contained within the basket.

For best results, use a suitable aquatic planting soil and follow the planting-depth requirements of your chosen pond plant.

Easy Pond Plant Maintenance

One of the major advantages of planting aquatic plants in baskets is easier maintenance. Rather than allowing plants to establish directly into the pond, the basket keeps the root system contained and makes it easier to lift the plant when it needs dividing, repotting or repositioning.

This is particularly useful for pond owners who want to keep their water garden neat and their plants under control.

Product Specifications

Perfect for Water Gardeners

Whether you're establishing a new pond, refreshing an existing water garden or repotting established aquatic plants, the OASE Plant Basket Oval 45Â provides a practical way to contain roots and keep your pond plants organised.

Its elongated kidney shape is especially useful where space is limited or where you want to create a natural planting arrangement along the edge of your pond.

Plant your pond with confidence and give your aquatic plants room to grow while keeping their roots under control with the OASE Plant Basket Oval 45.

Corkscrew Rush (Juncus effusus ‘Spiralis’) is a distinctive perennial pond plant prized for its unusual dark green, spiralling foliage. The twisted, corkscrew-like stems create texture and movement in the water garden, making this a great choice when you want something a little different from traditional pond plants.

This versatile rush can be grown in boggy conditions around the pond edge, in a floating pond ring or in shallow water up to approximately 2cm deep. Its combination of upright and trailing growth can reach approximately 60cm high and 50cm wide, providing structure and shelter for frogs.

Important: Corkscrew Rush is frost tender and is not suitable for areas that experience regular frost. Protect from frost during winter.

Why you'll love Corkscrew Rush

• Distinctive corkscrew-shaped foliage
• Dark green, architectural foliage
• Perennial pond plant
• Suitable for full sun to part shade
• Can grow to approximately 60cm high
• Can spread to approximately 50cm wide
• Excellent frog habitat plant
• Can be grown in boggy pond margins
• Suitable for a floating pond ring
• Can tolerate shallow water up to approximately 2cm deep
• Slow-growing and easy to maintain
• Can also be grown indoors in a bright, sunny position

Where to grow Corkscrew Rush

Corkscrew Rush is a remarkably versatile plant for the water garden. It can be planted in boggy soil around the edge of your pond, positioned in a floating pond ring or planted in very shallow water up to approximately 2cm deep.

It performs best in full sun to part shade and particularly enjoys warm conditions.

Its unusual growth habit makes it a great feature plant around ponds, water bowls and other water garden containers.

Corkscrew Rush growth habit

The unusual foliage is what makes Corkscrew Rush such a popular ornamental pond plant. Some stems grow upright to approximately 60cm high, while others naturally spill and spread outwards to approximately 50cm wide.

This combination of upright and trailing growth creates an attractive, informal shape that works particularly well when the plant is positioned where its foliage can spill towards the water.

Corkscrew Rush for frogs

The dense foliage provides shelter and cover for frogs, making Corkscrew Rush a useful addition to a wildlife-friendly water garden.

Plant it alongside other marginal and native pond plants to create different layers of vegetation and habitat around your pond.

Important: Corkscrew Rush and frost

Corkscrew Rush is frost tender and is not suitable for areas that experience regular frost.

If you live in a cold area, protect your plant during winter. Growing it in a pot or cover pot makes this easier, as the plant can be moved to a protected position when temperatures fall.

Corkscrew Rush can also grow well indoors in a bright, sunny position, making it possible to protect it from harsh winter conditions before returning it outdoors when the weather warms.

Corkscrew Rush Plant Information

Plant type: Perennial ornamental pond plant
Botanical name: Juncus effusus ‘Spiralis’
Common name: Corkscrew Rush
Origin: Japan
Position: Full sun to part shade
Flowers: No
Water depth: Up to approximately 2cm
Height: Up to approximately 60cm
Width: Up to approximately 50cm
Foliage: Grows above the water line
Oxygenating: No
Edible: No
Frost tolerance: Frost tender
Growth habit: Upright and trailing
Best for: Pond margins, floating rings, shallow water, frog habitat and adding texture and structure

Grow Corkscrew Rush in a floating pond ring

Corkscrew Rush is particularly well suited to our floating pond rings. Positioning the plant on the water surface allows its unusual foliage to spill naturally towards the pond while keeping the plant contained.

Alternatively, plant it in a pot or pond plant basket and position it in the shallow margins of your water garden.

Learn more about reeds, grasses and rushes

Rushes are an excellent way to add height, texture, habitat and structure to a water garden.

Learn more in our guide: Exploring the Numerous Benefits of Reeds, Grasses and Rushes in Your Pond or Dam.

Looking for more pond plants? Explore our range of Pond Plants Online and discover plants for pond margins, floating rings, shallow water, wildlife habitat and water gardens.

The Fabiola Hardy Water Lily (Nymphaea 'Fabiola') is a stunning hardy water lily prized for its elegant pink blooms and reliable flowering performance. Producing beautiful soft pink flowers that float gracefully above the water, Fabiola adds a romantic and timeless look to backyard ponds and water gardens.

Its attractive green lily pads provide valuable shade across the pond surface, helping create shelter for fish while contributing to a healthier pond ecosystem. With its classic colouring and dependable growth habit, Fabiola is a popular choice for gardeners wanting a traditional flowering water lily that performs well year after year.

Fabiola is well suited to small to medium-sized ponds, making it a versatile choice for many backyard water gardens. Like all hardy water lilies, it becomes dormant during the cooler months before returning in spring with fresh foliage and beautiful blooms throughout the warmer growing season.

For the best flowering display, plant Fabiola in a sunny position and feed regularly with aquatic fertiliser tablets during the growing season. With the right care, this hardy water lily will reward you with months of beautiful pink flowers.

Please Note: Water Lily Corms Supplied Only

This water lily is supplied as a dormant corm only, not as a potted plant.

Your water lily will arrive ready to plant into an aquatic basket using quality aquatic potting mix. Once planted and placed at the correct depth in your pond, it will establish roots and produce fresh leaves and flowers during the growing season.

Supplying water lilies as dormant corms allows us to send healthy plants safely and helps them establish naturally in their new environment. With the right planting depth, sunlight and fertiliser, your water lily will reward you with beautiful blooms season after season.

Quick Facts

Botanical Name: Nymphaea 'Fabiola'

Flower Colour: Soft pink

Flower Size: Medium

Suitable for: Small to medium ponds, backyard ponds and water gardens

Plant Spread: Approximately 90–120 cm

Planting Depth: Submerge 30–60 cm below the water surface

Sun Requirements: Flowers best in full sun (minimum 4–6 hours of direct sunlight daily)

Climate: Suitable for cold climates and returns each spring after winter dormancy

Flowering Season: Spring to autumn

Why We Recommend Fabiola

• Beautiful soft pink flowers that complement any pond design.

• Reliable flowering hardy water lily variety.

• Ideal size for small to medium backyard ponds.

• Provides shade and shelter for fish.

• Easy to grow and suitable for beginner pond keepers.

• Returns each year after winter dormancy.

Growing Tips

Plant Fabiola into a wide aquatic planting basket using heavy aquatic potting mix. Position the corm so the growing tip sits just above the soil surface and gradually lower the basket until it reaches a depth of 30–60 cm below the water surface.

For the best growth and flowering, place Fabiola in a sunny position where it receives at least 4–6 hours of direct sunlight daily. Regular feeding with aquatic fertiliser tablets during spring and summer will encourage strong foliage and continuous flowering.

Remove older leaves and spent flowers throughout the growing season to keep your water lily looking its best and encourage new growth.

During winter, Fabiola will naturally become dormant. Leave the corm in the pond and new growth will appear as water temperatures rise in spring.

Perfect For

• Small backyard ponds

• Medium-sized garden ponds

• Courtyard water features

• Fish ponds

• Formal water gardens

• Beginner pond keepers

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fabiola a hardy water lily?

Yes. Fabiola is a hardy water lily that can tolerate cooler temperatures and naturally goes dormant during winter before returning in spring.

How much sunlight does Fabiola need?

Fabiola flowers best when planted in full sun with at least 4–6 hours of direct sunlight each day.

Can Fabiola be grown in a container pond?

Yes. Its moderate growth habit makes it suitable for smaller water gardens and container ponds, provided it has enough depth and sunlight.

When will my Fabiola water lily flower?

Flowering generally occurs from spring through autumn when the plant is actively growing and receives adequate sunlight and nutrients.

How is my Fabiola water lily supplied?

Fabiola is supplied as a dormant corm only. It is not supplied as a potted plant and will need to be planted into an aquatic basket before being placed in your pond.

The Attraction Hardy Water Lily (Nymphaea 'Attraction') is one of the most famous and reliable red hardy water lilies in the world. Producing large, richly coloured crimson-red flowers that sit proudly above the water's surface, this stunning variety creates a striking focal point in any pond.

This water lily is supplied as a dormant corm only, not as a potted plant.

Its vibrant blooms contrast beautifully with its glossy green lily pads, while the generous foliage provides valuable shade for fish and helps create a naturally balanced pond ecosystem. Flowering continuously from spring through to autumn, Attraction is a vigorous grower that quickly establishes into a spectacular display.

Best suited to medium and large ponds, Attraction has a broader spread than compact water lilies, making it ideal where you want bold colour and impressive coverage. Once established, this hardy variety returns year after year, producing an abundance of flowers with very little maintenance.

For the best flowering performance, plant Attraction in a sunny position using quality aquatic potting mix and feed regularly with aquatic fertiliser tablets throughout the growing season.

Quick Facts

Botanical Name: Nymphaea 'Attraction'

Flower Colour: Deep crimson-red

Flower Size: Large

Suitable for: Medium to large ponds

Plant Spread: Approximately 120–180 cm

Planting Depth: Submerge 40–90 cm below the water surface

Sun Requirements: Flowers best in full sun (minimum 4–6 hours of direct sunlight daily)

Climate: Suitable for cold climates and returns each spring after winter dormancy

Flowering Season: Spring to autumn

Why We Recommend Attraction

• Spectacular deep crimson-red flowers that make a bold statement.

• One of the most reliable and widely grown hardy water lilies.

• Long flowering season from spring through autumn.

• Large floating foliage provides shade and shelter for fish.

• Excellent choice for creating a feature in medium to large ponds.

• Hardy and easy to grow throughout Australia's temperate and cooler climates.

Growing Tips

Plant Attraction in a wide aquatic planting basket using heavy aquatic potting mix. Position the rhizome with the growing tip just above the soil surface before slowly lowering the basket until the crown sits 40–90 cm below the water surface.

Feed regularly with aquatic fertiliser tablets during spring and summer to encourage strong growth and prolific flowering. Remove spent flowers and older leaves to keep the plant healthy and encourage fresh blooms throughout the season.

Like all hardy water lilies, Attraction becomes dormant during winter before producing fresh foliage and flowers again as temperatures rise in spring.

Perfect For

• Medium backyard ponds

• Large ornamental ponds

• Fish ponds

• Feature water gardens

• Formal landscapes

• Gardeners wanting a bold flowering display

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Attraction a good water lily for beginners?

Yes. Attraction is a hardy, reliable variety that is easy to grow and rewards gardeners with spectacular flowers year after year.

How much sunlight does Attraction need?

For the best flowering display, plant Attraction where it receives at least 4–6 hours of direct sunlight each day.

Can Attraction be grown in a small pond?

Because of its vigorous growth and larger spread, Attraction is best suited to medium and large ponds. For smaller ponds or container water gardens, a more compact variety such as Hermine may be a better choice.

When does Attraction flower?

Attraction flowers from spring through to autumn, producing repeated flushes of large crimson-red blooms when grown in full sun and fed regularly.

Chocolate Water Mint is a hardy, perennial edible herb that brings delicious fragrance, attractive foliage and a hint of chocolatey character to the water garden. A cultivar of peppermint with citrus mint heritage, this unusual mint is named for its subtle chocolate aroma and flavour.

Perfect for an edible water garden, Chocolate Water Mint can be grown in shallow water up to approximately 2cm deep and thrives in full sun to part shade. It can also be grown in a pot or pond plant basket, making it easier to control its vigorous mint growth.

Growing to approximately 30–60cm, it provides plenty of lush green foliage around the pond and produces small lavender flowers in mid to late summer.

Why you'll love Chocolate Water Mint

• Unusual chocolate-scented mint
• Hardy perennial herb
• Edible and useful in the kitchen
• Great addition to an edible water garden
• Suitable for full sun to part shade
• Can grow in shallow water up to approximately 2cm deep
• Grows approximately 30–60cm high
• Produces small lavender flowers in mid to late summer
• Excellent for cooking, salads and herbal tea
• Attractive and fragrant pond-edge plant

Where to grow Chocolate Water Mint

Chocolate Water Mint is an adaptable plant that grows well in full sun to part shade.

In your water garden, it can be planted in very shallow water up to approximately 2cm deep, or positioned around the damp margins of the pond.

Because mint can spread vigorously, we recommend growing Chocolate Water Mint in a pot or pond plant basket. This keeps the roots contained and makes it easier to manage the plant as it establishes.

What does Chocolate Water Mint taste like?

Despite its name, Chocolate Water Mint doesn't taste like a chocolate bar! Its flavour is primarily minty, with a subtle chocolate-like aroma and overtones that make it an interesting addition to the herb garden.

The chocolate character can be more noticeable for some people than others, but its unusual fragrance makes this variety well worth growing.

An edible pond plant

Chocolate Water Mint is a versatile herb that can be harvested for use in the kitchen.

Fresh leaves can be added to:

• Salads
• Desserts
• Drinks
• Fruit dishes
• Garnishes
• Homemade herbal teas

The leaves can also be enjoyed as a refreshing mint tea.

Learn more about different mint varieties and the benefits of mint tea in our guide: Mint Tea: Health Benefits & Best Varieties to Grow.

Chocolate Water Mint Plant Information

Plant type: Perennial herb
Botanical name: Mentha × piperita f. citrata ‘Chocolate’
Common name: Chocolate Water Mint
Origin: Europe and the Middle East
Position: Full sun to part shade
Flowers: Small lavender flowers in mid to late summer
Water depth: Up to approximately 2cm
Mature size: Approximately 30–60cm
Edible: Yes
Oxygenating: No
Growth habit: Spreading herbaceous perennial
Best for: Edible water gardens, pond margins, shallow water, water bowls and herb gardens

Grow Chocolate Water Mint in your pond

Chocolate Water Mint is a great way to combine water gardening with edible gardening. Its fragrant foliage brings another sensory element to the pond, while its shallow-water tolerance makes it easy to incorporate into the margins of your water garden.

For the best control, plant it in a pond plant basket or pot rather than allowing it to spread unchecked.

Looking for more edible pond plants? Explore our range of Pond Plants Online and discover edible, native, flowering, floating and marginal plants for your water garden.

AQUAPRO Square Floating Plant Ring 240mm

The AQUAPRO Square Floating Plant Ring is the perfect solution for keeping your water plants at the ideal height above the waterline while still allowing them to absorb essential nutrients directly from the pond. By keeping plants from being fully submerged, it makes maintenance easier and helps promote healthier growth.

Designed to pair perfectly with the AQUAPRO 240mm Square Planting Basket, this sturdy floating ring provides a neat and practical way to display and care for your aquatic plants.

Key Features:

• Keeps plants above water level for easier maintenance
• Allows plants to absorb nutrients directly from pond water
• Perfect fit for 24cm square planting baskets
• Strong and durable construction for long-lasting use
• Ideal for enhancing the look and health of pond plants

Maintain healthy, well-presented water plants effortlessly with the AQUAPRO Square Floating Plant Ring.

The PondMAX Large Round Floating Plant Ring is fantastic at keeping your water plants above water level while still absorbing nutrients from the water. The PondMAX Round Plant Ring also makes it easier to maintain your water plants due to them not being underwater.

Size:

External Diameter  300mm

Internal Diameter  200mm

Suits PondMAX Round Lily Planting Basket 220 x 130mm

Suitable for use with Features:
Study Construction

Small PondMAX Round Floating Plant Ring – Floating Aquatic Plant Support for Healthy Pond Plants

The Small PondMAX Round Floating Plant Ring is specially designed to support your aquatic plants by keeping them afloat above the water surface. This floating ring allows your water plants to absorb essential nutrients from the pond while making plant maintenance simpler and more efficient, as the plants remain accessible and free from submersion.

Ideal for pond owners and garden enthusiasts, this floating plant ring fits perfectly with the PondMAX 140mm Round Lily Planting Basket, providing a stable and durable base for lilies, water hyacinths, and other floating aquatic plants.

Key Features & Benefits:

• Optimal Floating Support for Aquatic Plants: Keeps water plants above the surface for better growth and nutrient uptake.
• Improved Pond Plant Maintenance: Easy access to plants makes pruning and care hassle-free.
• Perfect Fit for PondMAX 140mm Round Lily Planting Basket: Ensures a secure and compatible planting system.
• Durable and Weather-Resistant Construction: Made to withstand outdoor pond conditions and last season after season.
• Dimensions: External Diameter 240mm, Internal Diameter 140mm – ideal size for small to medium aquatic plants.

Boost your pond’s ecosystem with the Small PondMAX Round Floating Plant Ring — an essential accessory for maintaining healthy, vibrant aquatic plants in garden ponds and water features.

The Bianco Hardy Water Lily (Nymphaea 'Bianco') is a beautiful white flowering variety that brings elegance and tranquillity to any pond. Its pristine white blooms are complemented by bright golden centres, creating a timeless display that contrasts beautifully against lush green floating foliage.

Ideal for small to medium-sized ponds, Bianco has a compact growth habit, making it an excellent choice for courtyard ponds, formal water gardens and patio water features. The floating leaves provide valuable shade for fish while helping to reduce sunlight reaching the water surface.

Like all hardy water lilies, Bianco naturally becomes dormant during winter before returning each spring with fresh foliage and an abundance of flowers. Easy to grow and dependable, it is an excellent choice for both beginner and experienced pond keepers.

Please Note: Water Lily Corms Supplied Only

This water lily is supplied as a dormant corm only, not as a potted plant.

Your water lily will arrive ready to plant into an aquatic basket using quality aquatic potting mix. Once planted and placed at the correct depth in your pond, it will establish roots and produce fresh leaves and flowers during the growing season.

Quick Facts

Botanical Name: Nymphaea 'Bianco'

Flower Colour: Pure white with golden centre

Flower Size: Medium

Suitable for: Small to medium ponds

Plant Spread: Approximately 90–120 cm

Planting Depth: Submerge 30–60 cm

Sun Requirements: Flowers best in full sun

Climate: Suitable for cold climates

Flowering Season: Spring to autumn

Why We Recommend Bianco

• Elegant pure white flowers.
• Excellent choice for formal water gardens.
• Compact growth habit.
• Provides shade and shelter for pond fish.
• Easy to grow and long flowering season.

Growing Tips

Plant Bianco in a wide aquatic basket using quality aquatic potting mix. Position in full sun for the best flowering display and feed regularly during spring and summer with aquatic fertiliser tablets.

Remove spent flowers and ageing leaves to encourage fresh growth throughout the season.

Perfect For

• Small ponds
• Courtyard ponds
• Formal water gardens
• Fish ponds
• Beginner pond keepers

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bianco suitable for small ponds?

Yes. Bianco is an excellent compact variety for small to medium ponds.

How is Bianco supplied?

Bianco is supplied as a dormant corm only and is not supplied as a potted plant.

Dwarf Papyrus (Cyperus papyrus nana) Pond Plant

Dwarf Papyrus (Cyperus papyrus nana) is a classic pond plant that brings height, structure and a natural look to the water garden. This perennial plant forms attractive clumps of upright foliage and can grow to approximately 60cm high, making it an excellent choice for adding vertical interest around the edge of a pond.

Dwarf Papyrus grows particularly well in sunny, damp conditions and can tolerate shallow water up to approximately 5cm deep over the base of the plant. Its clumping growth also provides valuable shelter and cover for frogs, making it a useful addition to wildlife-friendly ponds.

Why you'll love Dwarf Papyrus

• Classic, easy-to-grow pond plant
• Attractive upright, clumping growth
• Can grow to approximately 60cm high
• Produces distinctive green seed spikes
• Excellent for adding height and structure to the pond
• Provides shelter and cover for frogs
• Suitable for part shade to full sun
• Can tolerate shallow water up to approximately 5cm deep
• Grows well in damp or boggy areas
• Ideal for planting in a pot or pond plant basket
• Perennial plant that can be divided to create new plants

Where to grow Dwarf Papyrus

Dwarf Papyrus grows best in sunny, damp conditions, although it will tolerate part shade.

It can be planted around the margins of the pond or in shallow water, with approximately 5cm of water over the base of the plant. It is also well suited to boggy areas where the soil remains consistently moist.

For easier management, we recommend growing Dwarf Papyrus in a pot or pond plant basket rather than planting it directly into the pond.

Why plant Dwarf Papyrus in a pot?

Dwarf Papyrus gradually forms clumps through rhizomes that spread through the growing medium. While this makes it an attractive plant for filling a damp area, it can become difficult to remove once it has become well established in a pond.

Growing it in a pot or pond plant basket keeps the plant contained and makes it much easier to reposition, divide or remove when required.

Dwarf Papyrus and frogs

The upright stems and dense clumping growth of Dwarf Papyrus provide valuable shelter and cover for frogs.

If you're creating a wildlife-friendly pond, combine Dwarf Papyrus with lower-growing marginal plants, floating plants and other habitat plants to create different layers of cover around the water.

Dwarf Papyrus seed heads

Dwarf Papyrus produces distinctive green, star-shaped seed heads above the foliage. These give the plant its characteristic papyrus appearance and add further visual interest to the pond margin.

The plant can be propagated from seed or by dividing established clumps, making it possible to create additional plants as it grows.

Dwarf Papyrus Plant Information

Plant type: Perennial marginal pond plant
Botanical name: Cyperus papyrus nana
Origin: Africa
Position: Part shade to full sun
Seed heads: Green, star-shaped seed spikes
Water depth: Up to approximately 5cm
Height: Up to approximately 60cm
Foliage: Grows above the water line
Oxygenating: No
Growth habit: Upright, clumping
Best for: Pond margins, shallow water, boggy areas, frog habitat and adding height to the water garden

Plant Dwarf Papyrus in your pond

Dwarf Papyrus is an excellent choice when you want to add height, structure and wildlife habitat to your pond.

Plant it into a suitable pot or pond plant basket and position it in shallow water or on the damp margins of your pond. Keep the growing medium consistently moist and allow the plant to establish into a healthy clump.

Looking for more pond plants? Explore our range of Pond Plants Online to find flowering, floating, oxygenating and marginal plants for your water garden.

Water Iris ‘Sextet’, also known as Louisiana Iris, is a stunning perennial pond plant that brings height, structure and beautiful light purple flowers to the water garden. Growing from approximately 30cm to 1 metre tall, it is an excellent choice for adding vertical interest around the edge of a pond.

Louisiana Iris originate from the swamps and wetlands of the southern United States and are well adapted to growing in damp conditions and shallow water. Their upright foliage creates valuable shelter and habitat for frogs, while their striking flowers provide a beautiful seasonal display.

Why you'll love Water Iris ‘Sextet’

• Beautiful light purple flowers

• Perennial pond plant

• Also known as Louisiana Iris

• Adds height and definition to the pond

• Can grow from approximately 30cm to 1 metre tall

• Suitable for full sun to part shade

• Flowers best when grown in full sun

• Can tolerate water up to approximately 10cm deep

• Provides excellent habitat and shelter for frogs

• Attractive upright foliage above the water

• Ideal for pond margins and shallow water

• Can be propagated by dividing established plants

Where to grow Water Iris

Water Iris ‘Sextet’ is best planted around the margins of your pond or in shallow water, where it can tolerate approximately 10cm of water over the base of the plant.

It will grow in full sun to part shade, although full sun is recommended if you want to encourage the best flowering display.

Its upright foliage makes Water Iris particularly useful for creating height and definition around the pond edge, helping to give your water garden a more established and natural appearance.

Water Iris for frogs and pond wildlife

Water Iris is an excellent choice for a wildlife-friendly pond. The upright foliage and dense growth provide frogs with valuable shelter and places to hide from predators.

Combine Water Iris with lower-growing marginal plants, floating plants and other habitat plants to create different layers of shelter throughout your pond.

Beautiful seasonal flowers

One of the best reasons to grow Water Iris is its spectacular flowering display. ‘Sextet’ produces light purple flowers, adding colour and interest to the pond when it comes into bloom.

Water Iris generally flowers for a relatively short period each year, but the flowers are well worth waiting for. The attractive foliage continues to provide structure and habitat even when the plant isn't flowering.

Louisiana Iris – an American wetland plant

Louisiana Iris refers to a group of iris species native to the wetlands and swamps of the southern United States, particularly Louisiana. Species associated with Louisiana Iris include Iris hexagona, Iris nelsonii, Iris giganticaerulea, Iris brevicaulis and Iris fulva.

Modern Louisiana Iris varieties have been developed through selective breeding, resulting in a wide range of flower colours and forms.

Dividing Water Iris

Established Water Iris plants can be propagated by division. As the plant increases in size, dividing the clump can help keep it healthy and provide additional plants for other areas of your pond.

Depending on the size of the pot and growing conditions, Water Iris may benefit from being divided approximately once a year.

Water Iris ‘Sextet’ Plant Information

Plant type: Perennial marginal pond plant
Common name: Water Iris, Louisiana Iris
Variety: ‘Sextet’
Origin: United States
Position: Full sun to part shade
Flowers: Light purple
Water depth: Up to approximately 10cm
Height: Approximately 30cm–1m
Foliage: Grows above the water
Oxygenating: No
Best for: Pond margins, shallow water, frog habitat, flowering displays and adding height to the water garden

Plant Water Iris in your pond

Water Iris ‘Sextet’ is an excellent choice if you're looking for a flowering pond plant that adds height and provides habitat for frogs.

Plant it in a pot or pond plant basket and position it around the edge of your pond or in shallow water. Give it plenty of sunlight for the best flowering results and allow the foliage to create a natural backdrop around your water garden.

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The Darwin Hardy Water Lily (Nymphaea 'Darwin') is a magnificent deep pink hardy water lily admired for its large, beautifully formed blooms and dependable flowering. Its vibrant flowers rise proudly above the water, creating a stunning feature throughout the warmer months.

A vigorous yet manageable variety, Darwin is ideal for medium to large ponds, where its attractive floating foliage provides shade for fish while helping maintain a naturally balanced pond ecosystem.

Darwin flowers prolifically from spring through autumn and returns reliably each year after winter dormancy, making it one of the easiest hardy water lilies to grow.

Please Note: Water Lily Corms Supplied Only

This water lily is supplied as a dormant corm only, not as a potted plant.

Your water lily will arrive ready to plant into an aquatic basket using quality aquatic potting mix before placing it into your pond.

Quick Facts

Botanical Name: Nymphaea 'Darwin'

Flower Colour: Deep pink

Flower Size: Large

Suitable for: Medium to large ponds

Plant Spread: Approximately 120–180 cm

Planting Depth: Submerge 30-60 cm

Sun Requirements: Flowers best in full sun

Climate: Suitable for cold climates

Flowering Season: Spring to autumn

Why We Recommend Darwin

• Large deep pink blooms.
• Excellent flowering performance.
• Ideal feature plant for larger ponds.
• Provides shade and shelter for fish.
• Reliable and easy to grow.

Growing Tips

Plant Darwin into a large aquatic basket using heavy aquatic potting mix. Feed regularly throughout spring and summer using aquatic fertiliser tablets to encourage strong flowering.

Position in full sun for the best display and remove spent blooms to encourage repeat flowering.

Perfect For

• Medium ponds
• Large ponds
• Ornamental ponds
• Fish ponds
• Feature water gardens

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darwin easy to grow?

Yes. Darwin is a hardy, vigorous variety that flowers reliably each season.

How is Darwin supplied?

Darwin is supplied as a dormant corm only and is not supplied as a potted plant.

Vietnamese Water Mint is a popular edible water plant with aromatic foliage and a distinctive mildly spicy flavour, making it a fantastic addition to an edible water garden. It is particularly popular in Asian cooking, where the fresh leaves can be used to add flavour and freshness to a wide range of dishes.

As well as being useful in the kitchen, Vietnamese Water Mint is a vigorous, spreading pond plant. It can be grown in shallow water up to approximately 5cm deep and, when planted in a floating pond ring, can spread across the surface to create attractive green cover.

It tolerates part shade through to full sun, making it a versatile choice for ponds, water bowls and edible water gardens.

Why you'll love Vietnamese Water Mint

• Edible water plant
• Distinctive mildly spicy, aromatic flavour
• Popular in Asian cooking
• Vigorous, spreading growth
• Excellent surface cover when grown in a floating pond ring
• Suitable for part shade to full sun
• Can tolerate shallow water up to approximately 5cm deep
• Grows to approximately 30cm high
• Great addition to an edible water garden
• Can be grown in ponds, water bowls and containers

Where to grow Vietnamese Water Mint

Vietnamese Water Mint is adaptable and can grow in part shade through to full sun.

It can be planted in shallow water up to approximately 5cm deep, or grown in a floating pond ring where its vigorous growth can spread across the surface.

Because Vietnamese Water Mint can grow quickly and spread readily, we recommend keeping it contained in a pot or pond plant basket. This makes it much easier to control its growth and prevents it from spreading into areas where you don't want it.

Vietnamese Water Mint as a floating pond plant

When grown in a floating pond ring, Vietnamese Water Mint can develop into a lush, spreading cover plant.

Its foliage grows above the water level and creates a natural green layer across the surface. This makes it particularly useful when you want to add plenty of greenery to a pond without planting directly into the pond floor.

Regular trimming can help maintain the size and shape you want.

An edible water plant

Vietnamese Water Mint is part of our edible pond plant range. The fresh leaves have a distinctive mildly spicy flavour and are commonly used in Vietnamese and other Southeast Asian cuisine.

Use the fresh leaves as a garnish, in salads, rice-paper rolls, noodle dishes and other Asian-inspired meals.

Only consume plants that have been grown specifically under suitable conditions for eating, particularly if they have been grown in or around a pond containing treatments or other chemicals.

Vietnamese Water Mint Plant Information

Plant type: Perennial edible water plant
Common name: Vietnamese Water Mint
Botanical name: Polygonium odoratum
Origin: South East Asia
Position: Part shade to full sun
Flowers: No
Water depth: Up to approximately 5cm
Height: Up to approximately 30cm
Foliage: Grows above the water level
Oxygenating: No
Edible: Yes
Growth habit: Vigorous and spreading
Best for: Edible water gardens, floating rings, shallow water, water bowls and surface cover

Keep Vietnamese Water Mint contained

Vietnamese Water Mint is a vigorous grower, so we recommend growing it in a pot or pond plant basket.

Containing the plant makes it easier to manage its spreading growth while still allowing you to enjoy its attractive foliage and harvest fresh leaves for the kitchen.

Learn more about edible and traditional water plants

Vietnamese Water Mint is one of the interesting edible plants that can be incorporated into a water garden.

Learn more in our guide to Pond Plants Used in Traditional Medicine and as Herbal Remedies to Grow in Your Water Garden.

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