Pond Plants

Pond plants are vital for maintaining a stable and healthy pond, preventing the build-up of green algae and sheltering wildlife. Our aquatic plants cover all pond planting zones from damp ground to marginal, deep water and floating. Choose from our selection of plants sourced from an RHS award winning British aquatic pond plant grower, delivered in high quality aquatic pots. Not sure what pond plant is best for you? Browse our seasonally selected pond plant collections.

Water irises (20)Water lilies (43)Ferns (33)Pond grasses (16)Oxygenating pond plants (13)Pond plant collections (8)
  • Hornwort Plant | Oxygenating Pond Plants
    From £18
    From £18

    Oxygenating Hornwort Plant | Ceratophyllum demersum

    Keeps your pond healthy

    • 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

    2 options available

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  • 5 Water Crowsfoot| Oxygenating | 9cm Pots Pond Plants
    From £18
    From £18

    Oxygenating Water Crowfoot | Ranunculus aquatilis

    Clouds of brightest white

    • Zone 3 - Deep Water
    • Grow in full sun or partial shade
    • Flowers from July to August
    • An excellent oxygenator with a mass of white flowers

    2 options available

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  • 5 Ramshorn Snails | Planorbis corn Pond Plants
    From £20
    £23 From £20

    Ramshorn Snails | Planorbis corn

    Fascinating snails that clean the algae from ponds

    • Attractive ammonite-like snails
    • Easy to care for
    • Cleans algae from the sides of your pond
    • Swim on the surface of the water

    2 options available

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  • Water Hawthorn | Aponogeton distachyos Pond Plants
    From £18
    From £18

    Water Hawthorn | Aponogeton distachyos

    Floating, vanilla scented blooms

    • Zone 3 - Deep Water
    • Grow in full sun or partial shade
    • Flowers from March to May and in autumn
    • A perfect complement to water lilies

    5 options available

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  • Dwarf Water Lily | Nymphaea Xiafei Pond Plants
    From £30
    From £30

    Dwarf Water Lily | Nymphaea 'Xiafei'

    Chinese waterlily with little Magenta blooms

    • Zone 3 - Deep Water
    • A sun-loving plant
    • Flowers all summer from June to September
    • A small waterlily, perfect for more compact ponds

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  • Fibre Optic Plant | Isolepsis Cerna| Oxygenating Pond Plants
    From £15
    From £15

    Oxygenating Fibre Optic Plant | Isolepsis cerna

    Unique plant that looks like fibre optics!

    • Zone 2 - Pond Edges
    • Happy in full sun or partial shade
    • Summer flowering from June to August
    • Spectacular in pond margins or pots

    5 options available

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  • Best Oxygenating Pond Plants | Growers' Choice Pond Plants
    From £13
    From £13

    Best Oxygenating Pond Plants | Growers' Choice

    Keep your pond nice and clear!

    • Zone 3 - Deep Water
    • Full sun to full shade
    • Gorgeous foliage in a range of green hues
    • Plants that keep your pond from stagnating

    4 options available

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  • Pond Plants for Wildlife Collection Pond Plants
    From £36
    From £36

    Pond Plants for Wildlife Collection

    Plants to attract wildlife to a smaller pond

    • Expertly curated for the perfect mix of varieties
    • Hardy, easy-care perennials
    • Includes flowers and foliage in a range of heights and colours
    • Create a natural habitat for bees, dragonflies, fish and birds

    4 options available

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  • Bog Pimpernel | Anagallis tenella Pond Plants
    From £15
    From £15

    Bog Pimpernel | Anagallis tenella

    An evergreen carpet of tiny pink blooms

    • Zone 2 - Pond Edges
    • Thrives in full sun
    • Long flowering period from June to September
    • A low growing plant for pond edges, rock and bog gardens

    3 options available

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  • Purple Loosestrife | Lythrum salicaria Pond Plants
    From £15
    From £15

    Purple Loosestrife | Lythrum salicaria

    Eyecatching magenta blooms

    • Zone 2 - Pond Edges
    • Grows best in full sun
    • Flowers from July to September
    • Spectacular tall pink blooms

    6 options available

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  • Gorgeous pond plants

    Great selection, arrived in perfect condition. Would highly recommend. Sensible follow up emails with planting help and plant aftercare. Brilliant!
    Caroline
  • Premium Fern Collection | 6 x 9 cm Pots Pond Plants
    £45
    £45

    Premium Fern Collection

    The perfect collection of stylish ferns

    • Zone 1 - Pondside
    • Brings a range of texture to your space
    • A variety of complementary colours
    • Ideal for damp ground and shady borders

    1 option available

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  • Marsh Marigold Pond Plants
    From £15
    From £15

    Marsh Marigold

    Heart shaped leaves, loved by bees

    • 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

    6 options available

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  • White Dwarf Water Lily | Nymphaea Pygmaea alba Pond Plants
    From £30
    From £30

    White Dwarf Water Lily | Nymphaea 'Pygmaea Alba'

    Tiny, snowdrop white waterlilies

    • Zone 3 - Deep Water
    • Perfect for a sunny pond
    • Flowers all summer from June to September
    • Dwarf waterlily, an extra small variety ideal for mini ponds and shallow water features

    4 options available

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  • Iris pseudacorus Pond Plants
    From £15
    From £15

    Yellow Flag Iris | Iris pseudacorus

    The UK native flag iris

    • Zone 2 - Pond Edges
    • Grow in full sun or partial shade
    • Flowers from May to July
    • Grow in shallow water, beds or borders

    6 options available

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  • Arum Lily 'Crowborough' Pond Plants
    From £15
    From £15

    Arum Lily 'Crowborough'

    Magnificent blooms for weeks

    • Zone 2 - Pond Edges
    • Grow in full sun to partial shade
    • Huge flowers from May to August
    • A spectacular pondside plant

    3 options available

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  • Ornamental Colour Collection Pond Plants
    From £30
    From £30

    Colourful Pond Plants Collection | Grower's Choice

    Colourful plants for a beautiful pond

    • Everything you need for year-round colour
    • Expertly curated plants in a variety of colours, types and sizes
    • Hardy, easy care perennials that really make a splash!
    • The easy way to brighten up your pond

    3 options available

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  • Pond In A Pot Planting Kit | Oxygenating & Wildlife | Flowers & Structure Pond Plants
    From £60
    £90 From £60

    Pond in a Pot Planting Kit | Oxygenating & Wildlife | Flowers & Structure

    The easy way to create a beautiful and relaxing mini pond

    • Contains oxygenators and decorative pond plants including a dwarf water lily
    • Tall, spreading and flowering plants for a beautiful display
    • Keeps your pond healthy and attracts wildlife
    • Specially curated for container ponds up to 1m square

    2 options available

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  • Lesser Bulrush | Typha angustifolia Pond Plants
    From £15
    From £15

    Lesser Bulrush | Typha angustifolia

    Classic UK native bulrush

    • Zone 2 - Pond Edges
    • Grow in a position with full sun
    • A native plant to attract wildlife to your pond
    • Ideal for large ponds or growing in containers

    4 options available

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  • Miniature Bulrush | Typha minima Pond Plants
    From £15
    From £15

    Miniature Bulrush | Typha minima

    Perfect for smaller ponds

    • Zone 2 - Pond Edges
    • Grow in a position with full sun
    • A delightful miniature native bulrush
    • Perfect for small ponds and containers

    2 options available

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  • Yellow Dwarf Water Lily | Nymphaea Pygmaea helvola Pond Plants
    From £30
    From £30

    Yellow Dwarf Water Lily | Nymphaea 'Pygmaea Helvola'

    A pond full of stars

    • Zone 3 - Deep Water
    • Thrives in a sunny spot
    • Flowers all summer from June to September
    • Dwarf waterlily, an extra small variety ideal for mini ponds and shallow water features

    4 options available

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  • 5 Water Lettuce | Pistia stratiotes | 9cm Pots Pond Plants
    From £30
    From £30

    Water Lettuce | Pistia stratiotes

    Floating emerald green rosettes

    • Zone 3 - Deep Water
    • Grow in full sun or partial shade
    • Attractive free floating foliage plant
    • No planting needed - simply place on the water!

    2 options available

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  • Miniature Pennywort | Hydrocotyle nova zealand| Oxygenating 1L Pot Pond Plants
    From £15
    From £15

    Oxygenating Miniature Pennywort | Hydrocotyle novae-zeelandiae

    Tiny floating snowdrops

    • Zone 2 - Pond Edges
    • Thrives in full sun or partial shade
    • Flowers from April to June
    • Can be grown below or above the water

    3 options available

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  • Orange Peel Plant | Houttuynia cordata 'Plena' Pond Plants
    From £15
    From £15

    Orange Peel Plant | Houttuynia cordata 'Plena'

    Citrus scented with cotton white blooms

    • Zone 2 - Pond Edges
    • Plant in full sun to partial shade
    • Flowers from May to September
    • Prolific flowers for pond margins

    4 options available

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  • Water Mint | Mentha aquatica Pond Plants
    From £15
    From £15

    Water Mint | Mentha aquatica

    Aromatic and colourful

    • Zone 2 - Pond Edges
    • Grows well in full sun or partial shade
    • Flowers from July right through to October
    • Aromatic and attractive native plant

    5 options available

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Meet Caroline

A deep dive into sustainable gardening

Nestled amongst wildlife meadows and resident ducks, Caroline’s award winning pond plant nursery in Enfield has been making a splash since 1965, when they invented the (recycled, obvs) aquatic basket. Sixty years and multiple RHS gold medals later, they’re still surprising us with new varieties every year!

Happy plants make happy customers

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Ornamental Colour Collection Pond Plants
five star rating on Trustpilot

Plants arrived in great condition and very promptly. Well established - much better than the ones I got at my local garden centre.

Monica Spence

| 24 May
Star Jasmine | Trachelospermum jasminoides Climbing Plants
five star rating on Trustpilot

Yet again this company delivered good healthy plants, exactly as shown in photos, well packaged and within delivery time quoted. Recommend!

Jacqueline Burgess

| 2 Jun
five star rating on Trustpilot

I continue to be so impressed with Roots. Their customer care, knowledge of their subject: from planting hedges to pruning roses and more, has been a great support.

Judy Lane

| 23 Oct
E 'Black Hamburgh' Indoor Grape Vine Soft Fruit
five star rating on Trustpilot

The plant arrived looking vigorously healthy, which brings a smile to your face, extremely well protected in its packaging.

Martyn Hill

| 5 Jul
E 'Braeburn Hillwell' Apple Tree Fruit Trees
five star rating on Trustpilot

As a non-gardener, I found my whole experience brilliant. Great information & advice available on the website, great range of products & prices are brilliant.

John-Paul

| 22 May
five star rating on Trustpilot

Wonderful plants and great customer service... really surprised to find that the plants are better than those you would get at your local garden centre.

Gavin Wilcock

| 8 Nov

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