{"title":"Floating \u0026 Deep Water Pond Plants","description":"\u003cp\u003eFloating and deep water pond plants bring natural beauty and variety to garden ponds. Floating plants grow at the water's surface, while deep water varieties are rooted below the surface, with foliage or flowers reaching towards the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore our selection of floating and deep water plants to add greenery, texture and seasonal interest to your pond. Depending on the species, these plants can also provide valuable shade and shelter for aquatic wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our floating and deep-water pond plants and discover suitable varieties for UK garden ponds, with convenient UK delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pistia-stratiotes-water-lettuce-floating-pond-plants-pack-of-5","title":"Pistia Stratiotes (Water Lettuce) Floating Pond Plants, Pack of 5","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis floating pond plant spreads a mat of soft, lettuce-shaped leaves across the water, and its fine roots give small fish somewhere to shelter. Supplied as a pack of five, ready to float straight onto a sheltered pond with the roots trailing in the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePistia stratiotes, better known as water lettuce, is a floating pond plant whose dense, trailing roots create natural cover for small fish. It suits sheltered ponds and pools, where its soft, lettuce-shaped leaves spread across the surface as the plant sends out runners that form fresh plantlets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat you get: a pack of five plants, supplied ready to place straight onto the pond surface with the roots left trailing in the water below.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat sets it apart is the combination of two things: it spreads unaided by producing runners and new plantlets as it grows, and its fine root system gives small fish somewhere to shelter within the pond.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause it isn't frost hardy, it needs lifting out of the pond before the first frost. 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Overwintering is difficult: plants need shallow water with soil at the base of the container, kept in moderate light at a temperature above 15°C.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack of 5: 5 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10-30 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10-20 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIllegal to release into the wild\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIllegal to release in wild\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"AquaticsHub","offers":[{"title":"Pack of 5","offer_id":57645952172405,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0922\/0610\/4949\/files\/pistia-stratiotes-water-lettuce-floating-pond-plants-pack-of-5.jpg?v=1791806347"},{"product_id":"aponogeton-distachyos","title":"Aponogeton distachyos","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis deep water pond plant suits spots in full sun or part shade, and keeps producing white flowers across most of the growing year, with just a short pause in August. It helps bring colour to the pond through spring, summer and autumn, and can carry on flowering into winter where it's sheltered from frost. You receive one plant already growing in a mesh aquatic basket, ready to go straight into the water without repotting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAponogeton distachyos is a deep water pond plant that keeps flowering for most of the year rather than stopping after a few weeks, with blooms appearing from spring right through to early winter in two separate flushes. It grows well in full sun or part shade, making it flexible for different spots around the pond, and settles in at a medium pace once planted. You receive one plant already established in a mesh aquatic basket matched to the size you order, so it can be lowered straight into the pond without repotting first. The foliage naturally dies back for a short spell in August as part of its growth cycle, and any leaves marked during delivery can be trimmed off, with fresh growth following soon after. 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Leaves damaged in transit can be trimmed off and will regrow. Best planted in still water away from fountains or splashing, and lowered in gradually so the leaves can reach the surface over a few days.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupplied as one plant in a mesh aquatic basket, with basket size matching the size ordered (1 litre, 3 litre or 10 litre).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlanting depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10-90 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70-90 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlowers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMar to Jul, Sep to Dec\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"AquaticsHub","offers":[{"title":"1 litre","offer_id":57646061683061,"sku":null,"price":21.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 litre","offer_id":57646061715829,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 litre","offer_id":57646061748597,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0922\/0610\/4949\/files\/aponogeton-distachyos.jpg?v=1791806789"},{"product_id":"nuphar-lutea-deep-water-pond-plant-1-litre-potted","title":"Nuphar lutea Deep Water Pond Plant (1 Litre Potted)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA native deep water plant that keeps growing and flowering in heavy shade or flowing water, giving pond owners a reliable option where many other plants struggle. Supplied as a 1 litre potted plant in its mesh basket, ready to go straight into the pond without repotting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNuphar lutea is a native deep water pond plant that keeps flowering and growing in heavy shade and moving water, conditions that often stop other deepwater plants establishing. It suits ponds with shaded margins, a slow or fast-flowing watercourse, or planting schemes built around native, wildlife-friendly species. For anyone wanting reliable colour and cover in these harder planting conditions, it offers a practical option.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou receive one Nuphar lutea plant supplied in its 1 litre mesh basket, already potted and ready to lower straight into the pond margin or deep zone. There's no need to remove the basket or repot it before planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat sets it apart from many other deepwater plants is how well it copes with shade and current, plus how quickly it settles in once planted, so it can establish ahead of slower species in the same conditions. 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