UK Native Pond Plants
Native pond plants are those which grow naturally in the ponds, streams and rivers of the UK. They’re ideally suited to the British weather and perfect for attracting bees, butterflies, frogs and more. With beloved native marginal plants like Bulrushes and Flag Irises, submerged or floating plants and even Waterlilies, you can bring the classic look of the English countryside to your pond and benefit our environment at the same time. Give your pond the natural look with our native collection - the wildlife will love it as much as you do!
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Cyperus Sedge | Carex Pseudocyperus
£15.00
Bright tufts of lime green to attract the dragonflies
- Zone 2 - Pond Edges
- Plant in sun or partial shade in the pond margins
- Flowers from May to August
- A UK native plant, beneficial to wildlife
Snakes Head Fritillary | Fritillaria meleagris
Amazing chequered blooms
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£15.00
- Zone 1 - Pondside
- Plant in full sun to partial shade
- Spring flowering from April to May
- RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
Geum rivale | Water Avens
£30.00
Long-flowering rosewood bells
- Zone 2 - Pond Edges
- Grows best in full sun or partial shade
- Long flowering from May to September
- A native plant to attract bees and butterflies
Marsh Marigold | Caltha Palustris
£15.00
A favourite at Roots
- Zone 2 - Pond Edges
- Grows best in full sun to partial shade
- Flowers during March and April
- A native plant which is highly attractive to pollinators
Water Soldier Plants
£90.00
£60.00
Summer flowering, floating foliage
- Zone 3 - Deep Water
- Best in full sun but also grows in partial shade
- Flowers from June to August
- Ideal floating plant for a wildlife garden
Marsh Woundwort | Stachys palustris
£15.00
Bright pinks and purples all summer long
- Zone 2 - Pond Edges
- Thrives in full sun or partial shade
- Free flowering from June to August
- Bright pink and purple blooms that bees love!
Pendulous sedge
£15.00
A graceful, native sedge
- Zone 2 - Pond Edges
- Thrives in full sun or partial shade
- Flowers from July to August
- A native plant perfect for ponds and wildlife gardens
Hemp Agrimony | Eupatorium cannabinum
£30.00
Clusters of fluffy pink
- Zone 2 - Pond Edges
- Suitable for growing in full sun or partial shade
- Flowers from July to September
- An attractive plant for ponds and wet soil
Water Pimpernel | Veronica beccabunga
Native succulent with clusters of blue
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£15.00
- Zone 2 - Pond Edges
- Thrives in a sunny spot
- Long flowering from May to September
- A highly flowered native succulent
Wood Dock | Rumex sanguineus
Striking red-veined foliage
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£15.00
- Zone 2 - Pond Edges
- Best in full sun but also grows in partial shade
- Flowering from June to August
- A native marginal plant with striking red veined foliage
Sweet Galingale | Cyperus longus
£15.00
Easy to grow with a lot of impact!
- Zone 2 - Pond Edges
- Grow in full sun or partial shade
- Flowers from July August
- A wildlife friendly native plant for large ponds and lakes
Cowslip | Primula Veris
A classic, sweet-scented native plant
£23.00
- Zone 1 - Pondside
- Grow in groups around a sunny or partly shaded pond
- Flowers from April to June
- RHS Award of Garden Merit winner; approved by Shakespeare
Hornwort Plant | Oxygenating
Keeps your pond healthy
£18.00
- Zone 3 - Deep Water
- Grows well in full sun, partial or full shade
- Excellent algae control
- A free floating native plant for oxygenating ponds and lakes
Water Violet Plants | Oxygenating
Ferny foliage dotted with lilac
£18.00
- Zone 3 - Deep Water
- Grows best in partial shade
- Flowering from June to August
- Spirals of lilac purple flowers
Frogbit Plants
Elegant floating flowers
£25.00
- Zone 3 - Deep Water
- Grow in full sun
- Flowers in summer from June to July
- Attractive perennial ideal for smaller ponds
Loosestrife | Lythrum salicaria Robert
Spires of fuchsia pink
£15.00
- Zone 2 - Pond Edges
- Grows best in full sun
- Flowers from July to September
- Compact pink blooms
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