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Submerged plant. A popular aquarium plant can be grown fully submerged. Adaptable to all areas of the pond. The leaves are green with the underside and stems on light red. Foliage must be above water to produce small white flowers. Full sun to partial shade.

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aka Bacopa

Submerged plant. Easy growing ground cover, ideal for wet, boggy areas however can be grown completely submerged. Large rounded fleshy green foliage, thick hairy stems with small white lavender flowers if grown above water.

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aka Dwarf Papyrus

Ornamental Dwarf Papyrus with elegant stems that sprout ball shaped seed tufts. The seed pods start green turning brown as the seed develops. Ideal for a moist pond edge or submerged up to 15 cm deep. Growth in full sun or partial shade. Protect from wind when juvenile.

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A New Zealand native. Semi-aquatic plant with reddish brown stems and bright green leaves. White small trumpet-like flowers. The plants can grow in water submerged up to 1m or as a margin plant. Prefers semi-shaded area. Tolerates cool temperatures if sheltered. Perennial.

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aka Blue Hygrophila

Beautiful marginal plant that will grow easily in wet areas or submerged up to 60 cm deep. Bushy look with rich green leaves and small white flowers. It can grows up to 90 cm tall. Perennial.

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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

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aka Chain sword, micro sword grass

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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aka Water mint

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.

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aka Monky musk

Easy 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.
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland

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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.

Excellent for oxygenating and maintaining clean water and providing protected enviroments for small fish and wildlife.

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This prolific little aquatic plant develops pretty red leaf-tips if grown in bright light. It is easy to grow and will develop leaves of different shapes depending on whether or not it is fully immersed in water. When submerged, the leaves are narrow while emergent plants develop rounded leaves.

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aka Water plant Mouse Ears

Aquatic. An excellent pond plant or for swamps. It can be grown in fully submerged to moist soil or shallow waters. Tolerates seasonal flooding. Has long hanging white flowers that curl on the tip like a lizards tail. Attractive with its heart shaped leaves.

aka Waterlily

Large variety with non-stop blooming, deep red, almost black, peony shape flowers that are 12 to 15 cm across . Plant one per 14 litre planting container at a depth of 40 to 100 cm in order to have approximate square metre of surface coverage after a year or two.

aka Waterlily

A large variety, free flowering waterlily,with deep dark pink, star shape flowers, that are 12 cm on diameter, and pads from 14 to 25 cm in diameter.Plant one per 14 litre basket container at a depth of 40 to 100 cm in order to have approximate 1 square metre of surface coverage after a year or two.

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aka Waterlily

A very hardy, low maintenance, water lily known for its vibrant, apricot-yellow flowers that change to a deep coppery-red as they age. The green leaves are often flecked with purple. Useful plant for medium-large ponds, provides habitat for aquatic life; a long-lasting ornamental plant.

Divide every 2 - 3 year for vigorous growth and blooms.

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aka Waterlily

A medium-sized water lily. The tulip-shaped flowers on 'Hermine' make it distinct and sought after. With its beautiful white flowers and yellow stamens this can be planted at a depth of 40-80cm. Will add an elegant touch to any pond.

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aka Waterlily

Whether you plant in a pond or have a large bowl this will be a great attraction through Summer. With star shaped petals they are red with pinkish orange. Leaves are green mottled with purple. Good for medium to large ponds.

Bloom up to 15cm Planting depth 30-90cm Spread 90cm to 1.5m

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A large free flowering waterlily. The flowers are rich red with some white streaks gradually darkening. Red-brown stamens and green leaves. Suitable for small to medium ponds

Bloom up to 12cm Planting depth up to 1m Spread up to 1m

aka Waterlily

Rose pink star shaped flowers with orange stamens. Reddish and green leaves. Blooms 10-12 cm. Planting depth 25-90cm. Spreads 120-150cm

Suitable for medium to large ponds

aka Waterlily

White edges with dark pink centre deepening with age.Semi double. Yellow stamens. Green bronze leaves. Bloom up to 15cm. Planting depth up to 120cm. Spread 120-150cm

Excellent for medium to large ponds