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tallish pond plant

Barbara HarrisonBarbara Harrison Posts: 107
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After yellow flag irises took over my small pond I emptied it and replanted the pygmy waterlily I managed to untangle. Nothing else survived. The pond is small; 5ft x 2ft. The waterlily covers most of the surface but I would like something not too big to add height. Any ideas?
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  • ClaringtonClarington Posts: 4,949

    What about TYPHA MINIMA (Miniature Bullrush) ?

  • Lancashire LassLancashire Lass Posts: 367

    I have yellow variegated loosestrife - it is called Alexander, grows to 1-2ft and is nowhere near as aggressive as normal loosestrife.

    The foliage is quite pretty.

  • Barbara HarrisonBarbara Harrison Posts: 107
    Is this available from garden centres or will I have to go to a specialist?
  • Victoria SpongeVictoria Sponge Posts: 3,502

    What depth will the plant be at? I think this might effect what you could try...

    Soft rush and flowering rush don't take up too much room or can be confined by pot or bag.

    I like to look at Naturescape's and Puddleplants websites for ideas and they also say what depth the plant prefers. 

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    Wearside, England.
  • Barbara HarrisonBarbara Harrison Posts: 107
    It would be in 8 inches at the most. Thanks so far for the suggestions.
  • Victoria SpongeVictoria Sponge Posts: 3,502

    I think the rushes will be okay at that depth. They grow around a metre high apparently although mine are barely 2ft.

    I'm trying monkey flower and pickerel this year which can also be planted at that depth but I don't want to recommend them as such as I haven't seen the finished article yet.

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    Wearside, England.
  • nutcutletnutcutlet Posts: 27,441

    Water plantain is very pretty and flowers later on



    In the sticks near Peterborough
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,128

    Have a look at this site http://www.puddleplants.co.uk/home.php lots of choice and they're really helpful - highly recommended.

    I have no relationship with Puddleplants other than as a customer. 


    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • Lancashire LassLancashire Lass Posts: 367
    Barbara Harrison wrote (
    Is this available from garden centres or will I have to go to a specialist?

    There are some at Suttons here:

    http://www.suttons.co.uk/Gardening/Perennial+Plants/All+Perennial+Plants/Lysimachia+Golden+Alexander+6_215311.htm

    Also a search on Ebay, if you use it, will give results. The variegated yellow loosestrife look lovely in a pond with both foliage and flower interest all Summer.

  • nutcutletnutcutlet Posts: 27,441

    You need a marginal plant, Lysimachia won't put up with 8inches of water. A nice damp soil at the edge and it will go like mad



    In the sticks near Peterborough
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