Hydrocharis morsus-ranae Pond Plant - Pack of 5
Hydrocharis morsus-ranae Pond Plant - Pack of 5
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does this plant need to be planted in soil?
Does this plant need to be planted in soil?
No. It floats on the pond surface, you just need to make sure the roots are sitting in the water.
Will it survive the winter?
Will it survive the winter?
Yes, the plant dies back naturally in autumn. The winter buds it forms sink to the bottom of the pond and rise again in spring to produce new plants.
How many plants will I receive?
How many plants will I receive?
A pack of five plants.
Can it grow in a shaded pond?
Can it grow in a shaded pond?
Yes, the plant tolerates dense shade, as well as full sun to part shade conditions.
When does it flower?
When does it flower?
It produces small white flowers in July and August.
This compact native plant floats freely on the pond surface and tolerates shaded spots that many other floating plants struggle with, giving your pond natural cover without any soil or planting basket. It dies back naturally each autumn and regrows from its own winter buds the following spring, so it keeps returning without replanting.
Hydrocharis morsus-ranae is a small native floating pond plant that regenerates itself from its own winter buds, rather than needing replanting each year.
It suits ponds with shaded corners, since the plant tolerates dense shade as well as brighter conditions, keeping a cover of small kidney-shaped, bright green leaves and tiny white flowers on the surface through summer.
You get a pack of five plants that simply float onto the pond surface, you just need to make sure the roots sit in the water; no substrate or planting basket is required.
What sets it apart is its self-sufficient winter cycle: established plants die back naturally in autumn, forming buds that sink to the bottom of the pond and rise again in spring to form new growth. It develops at a moderate pace rather than spreading aggressively, which keeps it manageable in smaller ponds and container water features.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Sun/Shade | Full sun to part shade |
| Flowers | July and August |
| Colour | White |
| Growth rate | Medium |
| Care instructions | The plant dies back naturally in autumn, forming small winter buds that sink to the bottom while the old plant decomposes. These buds remain dormant over winter and rise again in spring to form new plants. |
| Native | Native |
| Pack size | Pack of 5 (5 plants) |
| Height | 0-1 cm |
| Spread | 2-7 cm |
| What's included | Pack of 5: 5 plants. |
Delivery information
These plants are delivered to selected UK mainland postcodes.
Delivery charges for these plants
- £6.00 for plant orders weighing up to 1.9 kg in total.
- £9.60 for plant orders weighing over 1.9 kg, up to 30 kg.
This charge covers the plants in your order. Other items in the same order may be delivered separately, with their own delivery charge.
Delivery is not available to certain postcode areas, including parts of Scotland such as the Highlands and Islands, and other restricted locations, including Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands.
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From October to February, orders are dispatched on Tuesdays only. Plants ordered outside the growing season may arrive cut back.
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