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.

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  • Large Water Lily | Nymphaea Barbara Dobbins Pond Plants
    From £36
    From £36

    Large Water Lily | Nymphaea 'Barbara Dobbins'

    Perfectly peach

    • Zone 3 - Deep Water
    • Perfect for a sunny pond
    • Flowers all summer from June to September
    • A medium waterlily ideal for middle sized to large ponds.

    4 options available

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  • Joey Tomocik Water Lily | Nymphaea Pond Plants
    From £36
    From £36

    Golden Water Lily | Nymphaea 'Joey Tomocik'

    Lemon yellow with a golden glow

    • Zone 3 - Deep Water
    • Flowers best in full sun
    • Flowers all summer from June to September
    • A medium waterlily ideal for middle sized to large ponds.

    2 options available

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  • Large Water Lily | Nymphaea marliacea 'Rosea' | 3L Pot Pond Plants
    From £36
    From £36

    Large Water Lily | Nymphaea 'Marliacea Rosea'

    Masses of large pink lilies all summer long

    • Zone 3 - Deep Water
    • Thrives in full sun
    • Flowers all summer from June to September
    • A large waterlily ideal for large ponds and lakes.

    2 options available

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  • Water Lily 'Arc-en-Ciel' | Nymphaea | 3L Pot Pond Plants
    From £36
    From £36

    Star Water Lily | Nymphaea 'Arc-en-Ciel'

    Fragrant lilies with unique foliage

    • Zone 3 - Deep Water
    • Thrives in full sun or partial shade
    • Flowers all summer from June to September
    • A medium waterlily ideal for middle sized to large ponds.

    2 options available

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  • Gardener's Garters | Ribbon Grass Pond Plants
    From £15
    From £15

    Gardener's Garters | Ribbon Grass

    Stylish striped ribbons

    • Zone 2 - Pond Edges
    • Thrives in full sun or partial shade
    • Boldly striped in white, mint and dark green
    • A versatile grass for pond edges, water gardens and containers

    6 options available

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  • Water Lily 'Charles de Meurville' | Nymphaea Pond Plants
    From £36
    From £36

    Pink Water Lily | Nymphaea 'Charles de Meurville'

    Decadent wine coloured waterlily

    • Zone 3 - Deep Water
    • Flowers best in full sun
    • Flowers all summer from June to September
    • Large waterlily, best for medium to large ponds and lakes

    2 options available

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  • Large Pink Water Lily | Nymphaea Rose Arey Pond Plants
    From £36
    From £36

    Large Pink Water Lily | Nymphaea 'Rose Arey'

    Stunning, star shaped and pink

    • Zone 3 - Deep Water
    • Plant in full sun for the best flowers
    • Flowers all summer from June to September
    • A medium waterlily ideal for middle sized to large ponds.

    2 options available

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  • Iris pseudacorus 'Flore Pleno' Pond Plants
    From £30
    From £30

    Iris pseudacorus 'Flore Pleno'

    A prolific favourite

    • Zone 2 - Pond Edges
    • Grow in full sun or partial shade
    • Flowers from May to July
    • Ideal for shallow pond edges or planting shelves

    3 options available

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  • Pink Water Lily | Nymphaea Madame Wilfron Gonnere Pond Plants
    From £36
    From £36

    Pink Water Lily | Nymphaea 'Madame Wilfron Gonnère'

    Double rose pink blooms

    • Zone 3 - Deep Water
    • Perfect for a sunny spot
    • Flowers all summer from June to September
    • A medium waterlily ideal for middle sized to large ponds.

    2 options available

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  • Large Water Lily | Nymphaea Paul Hariot Pond Plants
    From £36
    From £36

    Large Water Lily | Nymphaea 'Paul Hariot'

    Apricot to orange-pink blooms

    • Zone 3 - Deep Water
    • Loves full sun
    • Flowers all summer from June to September
    • A medium waterlily ideal for middle sized to large ponds.

    4 options available

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  • Water Lily | Nymphaea Albatross Pond Plants
    From £36
    From £36

    Water Lily | Nymphaea 'Albatross'

    Lightly fragrant lily with colour changing leaves

    • Zone 3 - Deep Water
    • Perfect for a sunny pond
    • Flowers all summer from June to September
    • A large waterlily ideal for middle sized to large ponds.

    2 options available

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  • Colocasia Rubra Black Magic | Elephant Ear Plant Pond Plants
    From £30
    From £30

    Colocasia rubra 'Black Magic' | Elephant Ear Plant

    An enchanting pondside plant

    • Zone 1 - Pondside
    • Thrives in full sun or partial shade
    • Unique purple-black variety of this attractive foliage plant
    • Suitable for growing in pots

    2 options available

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  • Water Lily | Nymphaea marliacea 'Albida' | 3L Pot Pond Plants
    From £36
    From £36

    Water Lily | Nymphaea 'Marliacea Albida'

    The fragrant, free flowering classic

    • Zone 3 - Deep Water
    • Thrives in full sun
    • Flowers all summer from June to September
    • A medium waterlily ideal for middle sized to large ponds.

    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

    Currently out of stock

  • 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

    Currently out of stock

  • 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

    Currently out of stock

  • 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

    Currently out of stock

  • Upright Water Milfoil| Oxygenating Pond Plants
    From £15
    From £15

    Oxygenating Upright Water Milfoil | Myriophyllum crispatum

    Feathery foliage with tiny red blooms

    • Zone 2 - Pond Edges
    • Happy in full sun or partial shade
    • Summer flowering from June to August
    • Provides excellent cover for pond fish

    Currently out of stock

  • 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

    Currently out of stock

  • White Dwarf Water Lily | Nymphaea Pygmaea alba Pond Plants
    From £36
    From £36

    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

    2 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

    Currently out of stock

  • Best Pond Plants For Any Size Pond | All In One | Oxygenating & Wildlife | Flowers & Structure Pond Plants
    From £60
    £75 From £60

    Best Pond Plants for Any Size Pond | All in One | Oxygenating & Wildlife | Flowers & Structure

    All the plants you need for a beautiful and healthy pond

    • The perfect selection of plants for every size of pond
    • Contains oxygenators, marginal and floating plants plus a water lily
    • Tall, spreading and flowering plants for a beautiful display
    • Keeps your pond healthy and attracts wildlife

    Currently out of stock

  • 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

    Currently out of stock

  • 5 Trapdoor Snails (Viviparus viviparus) Pond Plants
    From £20
    From £20

    Trapdoor Snails | Viviparus viviparus

    Spiral patterned snails that clean algae from your pond

    • Attractive snails with green and yellow patterned shells
    • Easy to care for
    • Eats algae from the bottom of the pond
    • Part of a healthy pond ecosystem

    Currently out of stock

  • Red Stem Parrot's Feather| Oxygenating Pond Plants
    From £15
    From £15

    Oxygenating Red Stem Parrot's Feather | Myriophyllum brasiliensis

    Red and green feathery foliage

    • Zone 2 - Pond Edges
    • Thrives in full sun or partial shade
    • Flowering from June to August
    • Helps to maintain clean and healthy ponds

    Currently out of stock

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

    Oxygenating Water Violet Plants | Hottonia palustris

    Ferny foliage dotted with lilac

    • Zone 3 - Deep Water
    • Grows best in partial shade
    • Flowering from June to August
    • Spirals of lilac purple flowers

    Currently out of stock

  • Brazilian Micro Sword | Lilaeopsis brasiliensis| Oxygenating 1L Pot Pond Plants
    From £15
    From £15

    Oxygenating Brazilian Micro Sword | Lilaeopsis brasiliensis

    Fresh green stems for shallow waters

    • Zone 3 - Deep Water
    • Suitable for growing in full sun or partial shade
    • A very compact vibrant plant from the Amazon
    • Perfect for small and container ponds

    Currently out of stock

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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!

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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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