Water Plants

A small clumping form of rush with seed pods located at the end of the stem. Grows in full sun to half shade.
5-10
Height range of stock

aka Corkscrew Rush or Crazy Hair
Something a little different! Juncus Spiralis has foliage that twists and turns. This curly variety adds a bit of whimsy to the garden. Great to grow in fun containers such as head shaped pots, great for kids to enjoy because of the plants’ playfulness and irresistibility to touch. Perennial
Don't allow the soil to dry out. Foliage will turn yellow then brown if it gets too dry. It's a good idea to keep your corkscrew rush plant in a pot without a drainage hole. Juncus is native to marsh areas, so it loves soggy soil
2-5 cm
Height range of stock

A lovely grassy plant that will carpet the bottom of your pond. Needs good light in deep water although otherwise easy to grow. Provides good habitat for goldfish and also helps to oxygenate the water. Can reach 10 to 15 cm in height.
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aka Creeping Jenny
Excellent green creeper plant perfect to cover ponds edges. Yellow flowers are produced in summer time. Prefers moist soils but can tolerate fully submerged spot.
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aka Creeping Jenny
Excellent yellow-green creeper plant. Perfect to cover ponds edges or sprawl along as a groundcover. Yellow flowers are produced in summer time. Prefers moist soils but can tolerate fully submerged spot.
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Water mint is a great little plant for boggy areas. Insects such as bees and butterflies love its lilac-coloured flowers and you will love its tasty leaves which can be used just like those of other mint plants. It prefers pond edges and swampy areas. Does best in full sun or part shade. Perennial.
5-10 cm
Height range of stock

aka Monky musk
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/NorthlandEasy grow submerged plant that tolerates cool temperatures if sheltered. Plants will grow submerged up to 5cm, or in a moist margin of a pond. The flowers are bright yellow and are produced on long stems in summer time. Perennial.
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5-10 cm
Height range of stock

aka Water Plant Milfoil
Aquatic. NZ native. Beautiful with its feathery foliage that carpets the water surface. Grows well by the pond edge or near moving water. Can grow at any depth and it will stretch until it reaches the surface. Excellent for fish spawning. Winter tolerant.
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aka Water plant Mares-tail
Aquatic. This has green pine-tree shoots that grow as a ground cover or can be fully submerged. It will extend up and carpet the water surface when grown submerged. Prefers full sun to shade areas. Relatively winter hardy. Perennial.
Excellent for oxygenating and maintaining clean water and providing protected enviroments for small fish and wildlife.
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2-5 cm
Height range of stock

aka Water Celery
A delightful slow growing marginal plant with variegated foliage in tones of pink, cream and green. Plant in pots with soil and gravel, or submerge in ponds where it will filter water. Young shoots and leaves can be eaten and are highly valued in Asian cuisine.
Tolerates light frosts only
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10-15 cm
Height range of stock
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