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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Geum rivale | Water Avens
£15.00
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 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
Water Soldier Plants
£30.00
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
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
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
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
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
Bog Pimpernel | Anagallis tenella
An evergreen carpet of tiny pink blooms
£15.00
- 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
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
Slender-tufted sedge
The ideal perch for dragonflies
£15.00
- Zone 2 - Pond Edges
- Thrives in full sun or partial shade
- Flowers from May to August
- A native plant ideally suited to ponds and streams
Marsh Marigold | Caltha Palustris
A favourite at Roots
£15.00
- 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
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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