Shady Pond Plants
The location of your pond influences the kinds of plants which grow and thrive there. If your pond is in a shadier spot, it can be difficult to pick the right plants for each area - deep water, pondside and pond edge varieties all need to be chosen with care for cooler conditions. That’s why we curated this collection for shady ponds. Each plant is chosen especially for its tolerance of light, medium or even full shade, and will help to create a beautiful, healthy and wildlife-friendly pond that you’ll be able to enjoy for years to come.
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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
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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
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Water Forget-Me-Not | Myosotis scorpioides
Clusters of blue with sunny yellow centres
- Zone 2 - Pond Edges
- Grow in full sun or partial shade
- Long flowering from May to September
- A prolifically flowering native plant
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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
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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
Pond Plants for Wildlife Collection
Plants to attract wildlife to a smaller pond
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£36.00
- 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
Bog Pimpernel | Anagallis tenella
An evergreen carpet of tiny pink blooms
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£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
Premium Fern Collection
The perfect collection of stylish ferns
£45.00
- Zone 1 - Pondside
- Brings a range of texture to your space
- A variety of complementary colours
- Ideal for damp ground and shady borders
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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
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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
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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
Colourful Pond Plants Collection | Grower's Choice
Colourful plants for a beautiful pond
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£30.00
- 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
Oxygenating Miniature Pennywort | Hydrocotyle novae-zeelandiae
Tiny floating snowdrops
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£23.00
- Zone 2 - Pond Edges
- Thrives in full sun or partial shade
- Flowers from April to June
- Can be grown below or above the water
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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
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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!
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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
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Oxygenating Dwarf Hairgrass | Eleocharis acicularis
The brightest, greenest grass!
- Zone 2 - Pond Edges
- Suitable for growing in full sun or partial shade
- Flowers from August to September
- Keeps your pond healthy and clean
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Rough Horsetail | Equisetum hyemale
THE vertical accent plant
- Zone 2 - Pond Edges
- Thrives in full sun or partial shade
- Evergreen for interest all year round
- Extrememely hardy native plant to give height to pond edges
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Pickerel Weed | Pontederia cordata
Tall, free-flowering rushes
- Zone 2 - Pond Edges
- Loves a sunny spot
- Free flowering from July to September
- RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
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Creeping Jenny | Lysimachia nummularia
Buttercup yellow flowers
- Zone 2 - Pond Edges
- Plant in full sun to partial shade
- Summer flowering from June to August
- A native plant highly attractive to pollinators
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Iris louisiana 'Black Gamecock'
Giant flowers in deepest purple
- Zone 2 - Pond Edges
- Grow in full sun or partial shade
- Flowers from May to July
- Moisture loving plant perfect for pond margins
Japanese Painted Fern | Athyrium niponicum metallicum
Year-round texture and interest
£23.00
- Zone 1 - Pondside
- Colour changing foliage
- Blue, green, maroon and silver tones
- Adds interest to shady borders, ponds or woodland gardens
Cuckoo Flower | Cardamine pratensis
Ferny foliage dotted with pink
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£23.00
- Zone 1 - Pondside
- Partial shade to full shade
- Flowers from April to June
- A native plant ideal for a wildlife garden
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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