Bog Plants

A bog garden makes a wonderful addition to any outdoor space - they’re ideal for areas with waterlogged, poorly draining or wet soil and their natural aesthetic is ideal for attracting wildlife. If you have a pond, moisture-loving bog plants will flourish in the damp soil around the edges. You can even create a mini bog garden in a container! Bog gardens are a low maintenance and relaxed way to plant, with native British plants, woodland plants and even exotic varieties to lend your space a jungle vibe. Explore our exciting new collection - it’s anything but bog standard!

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  • Water Forget-Me-Not | Myosotis scorpioides Pond Plants
    From £15
    From £15

    Water Forget-Me-Not | Myosotis scorpioides

    The most delightful pastel blue

    • Stunning blue and yellow blooms
    • Zone 2 - Pond edges
    • Grow in full sun or partial shade
    • Long flowering from May to September

    Currently out of stock

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

    Oxygenating Upright Water Milfoil | Myriophyllum crispatum

    Feathery, filligree-like foliage

    • Delicate, pipe cleaner-esque foliage
    • Zone 2 - Pond edges
    • Suited to full sun or partial shade
    • Flowers from June to August

    Currently out of stock

  • Marsh Marigold Pond Plants
    From £15
    From £15

    Marsh Marigold

    Some of the daintiest flowers

    • Heart-shaped leaves, loved by bees!
    • Zone 2 - Pond edges
    • Grows best in full sun to partial shade
    • Flowers during March and April

    Currently out of stock

  • 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

    Create a beautiful mini pond

    • A range of small plants for a lovely display
    • Zones 2 & 3 - Pond edges and deep water
    • Grow in full sun or partial shade
    • Contains oxygenators and decorative plants

    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

    Everything needed for a pond

    • Features a range of gorgeous pond plants
    • Zones 2 & 3 - Pond edges and deep water
    • Grow in full sun or partial shade
    • Keeps your pond healthy and attracts wildlife

    Currently out of stock

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

    Water Mint | Mentha aquatica

    Minty freshness inbound

    • Aromatic foliage with dainty flowers
    • Zone 2 - Pond edges
    • Grows well in full sun or partial shade
    • Flowers from July right through to October

    Currently out of stock

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

    Oxygenating Red Stem Parrot's Feather | Myriophyllum rubricaule

    Vivid red stems, lush leaves

    • Verdant foliage from bright red stems
    • Zone 2 - Pond edges
    • Thrives in full sun or partial shade
    • Flowers from June to August

    Currently out of stock

  • Yellow Floating Heart | Nymphoides peltata Pond Plants
    From £18
    From £18

    Yellow Floating Heart | Nymphoides peltata

    Starry blooms to brighten ponds

    • Floating star-shaped, yellow flowers
    • Zone 3 - Deep water
    • Best grown in full sun
    • Long flowering season from May to September

    Currently out of stock

  • Matteuccia struthiopteris Perennial Plants
    From £8
    From £8

    Ostrich Fern | Matteuccia struthiopteris

    Bold and statuesque centrepiece

    • Loves shady conditions (part to full shade)
    • Adds interest to shady borders and ponds
    • Large fronds resembling ostrich feathers!
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

    Currently out of stock

  • Mare's Tail | Hippuris vulgaris| Oxygenating 1L Pot Pond Plants
    From £15
    From £15

    Oxygenating Mare's Tail | Hippuris vulgaris

    Amongst the finest oxygenators

    • Feathery, brush-like foliage
    • Zone 3 - Deep water
    • Happy in full sun or partial shade
    • Evergreen plant native to the UK

    Currently out of stock

  • Japanese Lace fern | Polystichum polyblepharum Perennial Bedding
    £8
    £8

    Japanese Lace Fern | Polystichum polyblepharum

    Evergreen for year-round colour

    • Plant in deep or partial shade
    • Grow as part of a woodland border
    • Shuttlecocks of glossy green fronds
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

    Currently out of stock

  • Common Polypodium Fern | Polypodium vulgare Perennial Bedding
    From £6
    From £6

    Native Evergreen Fern | Polypodium vulgare

    Stays fresh all year round

    • Plant in sun or dappled shade if possible
    • Perfect for groundcover
    • Leathery fronds with lobed leaflets
    • A fully hardy, drought-tolerant evergreen

    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

    • Feathery foliage, delicate white flowers
    • Zone 3 - Deep water
    • Grows best in partial shade
    • Flowers from June to August

    Currently out of stock

  • Athyrium Metallicum Pond Plants
    From £8
    From £8

    Japanese Painted Fern | Athyrium metallicum

    Year-round texture and interest

    • Excels in both full shade and part shade
    • A great choice for damp, shady spots
    • Blue, green, maroon and silver tones
    • Standout choice for texture and interest

    Currently out of stock

  • Alpine Wood Fern | Dryopteris Wallichiana 'Jurassic Gold' Perennial Bedding
    From £6
    £8 From £6

    Alpine Wood Fern | Dryopteris Wallichiana 'Jurassic Gold'

    Discovered on the Jurassic coast

    • Grows nicely in all shade levels
    • A great option for underplanting trees
    • Foliage in glinting amber shades
    • Fully hardy and disease resistant

    Currently out of stock

  • Herrenhausen Fern | Polystichum Herrenhausen Perennial Bedding
    From £8
    From £8

    Herrenhausen Fern | Polystichum herrenhausen

    Timeless beauty, bold presence

    • Grows well in both part and full shade
    • An excellent woodland scheme plant
    • Arching fronds with finely-toothed leaflets
    • Dramatic architectural form

    Currently out of stock

  • Painted Lady Fern | Athyrium Niponicum 'Pictum' Perennial Bedding
    £8
    £8

    Painted Lady Fern | Athyrium Niponicum 'Pictum'

    Superb, silver-flushed foliage

    • Happiest in part shade (tolerates full shade)
    • Show off in a patio pot!
    • Shimmering grey-green fronds
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

    Currently out of stock

  • Pennyroyal | Mentha pulegium Pond Plants
    From £15
    From £15

    Pennyroyal | Mentha pulegium

    Unmistakable minty fragrance

    • Mint-scented foliage with lovely lilac blooms
    • Zone 2 - Pond edges
    • Grows well in full sun or partial shade
    • Long flowering from July to October

    Currently out of stock

  • Crested Wood Fern | Cristata The King Perennial Bedding
    From £6
    From £6

    Crested Wood Fern | 'Cristata The King'

    Regal fern, majestic presence

    • Partial shade is preferred
    • Fabulous for a shade-covered patio
    • Rich green, arching fronds with crested tips
    • Create a sense of enchantment

    Currently out of stock

  • Iris versicolor Pond Plants
    From £15
    From £15

    Iris versicolor

    The most beautiful blue flag

    • Majestic purple, white and yellow blooms
    • Zone 2 - Pond edges
    • Grow in full sun or part shade
    • Flowers throughout May and June

    Currently out of stock

  • Marsh Marigold | Caltha Palustris Pond Plants
    From £15
    From £15

    Marsh Marigold | Caltha palustris

    Some of the daintiest flowers

    • Heart-shaped foliage, bright yellow blooms
    • Zone 2 - Pond edges
    • Grows best in full sun to partial shade
    • Flowers during March and April

    Currently out of stock

  • Iris louisiana 'Ann Chowning' Pond Plants
    From £15
    From £15

    Iris louisiana 'Ann Chowning'

    Amongst the utmost elegant

    • Burgundy blooms splashed with bright yellow
    • Zone 2 - Pond edges
    • Grow in full sun or partial shade
    • Flowers from May to July

    Currently out of stock

  • Polystichum rigens Perennial Plants
    From £8
    From £8

    Rigid Shield Fern | Polystichum rigens

    Architectural, rugged beauty

    • Happiest in part shade (tolerates all light)
    • Enhances shaded beds and borders
    • Leathery fronds with overlapping leaflets
    • Tolerant of drier conditions

    Currently out of stock

  • Autumn Fern | Dryopteris erythrosora Perennial Bedding
    From £8
    From £8

    Autumn Fern | Dryopteris erythrosora

    Captivating seasonal foliage

    • Grow in everything from shade to sun
    • Adds interest to shady pondsides
    • Emerges copper, matures to deep green
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

    Currently out of stock

  • Water Pimpernel | Veronica beccabunga Pond Plants
    From £15
    From £15

    Water Pimpernel | Veronica beccabunga

    Loved by pollinators!

    • Succulent foliage, delicate blue blooms
    • Zone 2 - Pond edges
    • Thrives in a sunny spot
    • Long flowering from May to September

    Currently out of stock

  • Snakes Head Fritillary | Fritillaria meleagris Pond Plants
    From £6
    From £6

    Snake's Head Fritillary | Fritillaria meleagris

    Incredibly unusual patternation

    • Amazing chequered blooms
    • Zone 1 - Pondside
    • Spring flowering from April to May
    • Spring flowering from April to May

    Currently out of stock

  • Athyrium filix femina Pond Plants
    From £8
    From £8

    Lady Fern | Athyrium filix femina

    An elegant, lacy, native fern

    • Grow in dappled shade or full shade
    • Elevates woodland beds and boders
    • Feathery, soft green, arching fronds
    • Easy to grow, deciduous fern

    Currently out of stock

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

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| 2 Jun
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| 23 Oct
E 'Black Hamburgh' Indoor Grape Vine Soft Fruit
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The plant arrived looking vigorously healthy, which brings a smile to your face, extremely well protected in its packaging.

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| 5 Jul
E 'Braeburn Hillwell' Apple Tree Fruit Trees
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John-Paul

| 22 May
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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.

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| 8 Nov

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