Top ten tips for helping your water lilies to thrive

Top ten tips for helping your water lilies to thrive

Water lilies may look exotic and fragile, but in reality, they are the most forgiving of plants to grow. If your water lily is struggling, don’t despair!  In our over 40 year’s experience in growing water lilies, we have found them almost impossible to kill. So, if...
Butomus umbellatus the flowering rush

Butomus umbellatus the flowering rush

Marginal or centre stage? This native species is a good example of how adaptive pond plants can be.  Generally it is sold as a plant for the margins of the pond, but we have found that it flowers best in water that is 10-20cms deep. Butomus loves it’s silty mud...
Everything you need to know about the Louisiana Iris

Everything you need to know about the Louisiana Iris

Origins As their name suggests, Louisiana iris are native to the coastal swamps of the US state of Louisiana, particularly around New Orleans. The first known reference to Louisiana Irises is around 1812, when John James Audubon painted what he termed a...
Caltha Palustris the Marsh Marigold or Kingcup

Caltha Palustris the Marsh Marigold or Kingcup

Caltha Palustris, otherwise known as Marsh Marigold or sometimes Kingcup, is the earliest flowering of the commonly grown pond plants.  It blooms in late March/early April bringing golden yellow brightness to your pond or pool.  When planted into a 5lt planting crate...
Why should I have water plants?

Why should I have water plants?

You only need to browse through our store to see how beautiful water plants like our lilies are, how a marginal can brighten your pond’s borders and the reeds can add interest and drama to even the smallest tub garden or the largest lake. Stocking your pond...