Lobelia cardinalis (Marginal Aquatic)
Grown for its purple tinged foliage and bright scarlet flowers, Lobelia cardinalis is a superb hardy perennial. Cardinal Flowers thrive in boggy soils and at the shallow edges of ponds, casting majestic reflections over still water. This striking marginal aquatic
Juncus ensifolius (Marginal Aquatic)
Juncus ensifolius, is a compact, moisture-loving perennial ideal for adding structure and texture to pond edges, bog gardens or damp borders. Its semi-evergreen to evergreen, linear foliage forms neat clumps, while clusters of small, deep brown flowers float on slender
Iris sibirica ‘Not Quite White’ (Marginal Aquatic)
An exquisitely coloured Siberian iris with ruffled white flowers washed in pale lavender with intricate lavender veining and soft yellow centres carried through May and June. Iris sibirica ‘Not Quite White’ forms spreading clumps of narrow, green, strap-like foliage that
Juncus inflexus (Marginal Aquatic)
Juncus inflexus, commonly known as Hard Rush, is a hardy native plant that thrives in the shallow margins of ponds and wetland areas. This striking plant forms dense clumps of upright, blue-green stems, creating a strong vertical element in the
Iris setosa (Marginal Aquatic)
Iris setosa is perfect for adding a splash of vivid colour to damp borders, pond edges, or naturalistic planting schemes. The flowers have very large falls that are a vivid deep violet blue with delicate white markings, topped by discrete
Iris pseudacorus ‘Blue’ (Marginal Aquatic)
Iris pseudacorus ‘Blue’ showcases striking violet-blue blooms with finely veined falls, held aloft on tall stems above elegant, sword-shaped leaves.Flowering in May and June, it draws in pollinators and offers a welcome perch for dragonflies. Perfect for pond margins, boggy
Iris pseudacorus ‘Alba’ (Marginal Aquatic)
A subtle alternative to its brasher yellow cousin, Iris pseudacorus ‘Alba’ offers creamy-white blooms with purple veined falls in May and June.This native marginal plant is perfect for pond edges and moist soils, thriving in both full sun and partial
Iris laevigata ‘Snowdrift’ (Marginal Aquatic)
An exquisite aquatic iris with pure white falls delicately marked with pale lilac throats. This elegant iris thrives in moist to wet soil at the margins of ponds, or in a bog garden, adding colour and interest through May and
Iris laevigata ‘Pink Queen’ (Marginal Aquatic)
Iris laevigata ‘Pink Queen’ offers a gorgeous colour combination – soft lilac-pink petals blushed with richer purple and adorned with yellow markings on the falls. This elegant iris thrives in moist to wet soil at the margins of ponds, or
Iris laevigata ‘Mottled Beauty’ (Marginal Aquatic)
Iris laevigata ‘Mottled Beauty’ is an exquisite variety with white petals subtly spotted with lavender. This elegant iris thrives in moist to wet soil at the margins of ponds, or in a bog garden, adding colour and interest through May
Iris laevigata (Marginal Aquatic)
Iris laevigata is an elegant aquatic perennial thriving in shallow water or consistently moist soil, making it an excellent choice for pond margins or bog gardens. From late spring to early summer, it bears blue-purple flowers composed of three prominent
Iris ensata ‘White’ (Marginal Aquatic)
Iris ensata ‘White’ is an elegant Japanese iris prized for its pure white, ruffled blooms accented with yellow markings at the throat. These striking flowers rise above vibrant green, sword-like foliage, creating a serene presence in any water garden. Iris
Iris ensata Dinner Plate ‘Tiramisu’
The wide, speckled blooms of Iris ensata Dinner Plate ‘Tiramisu’ are quite exquisite! Each bloom boasts white petals, edged with a mauve picotee margin, reaching up to 15cm (6) across. The upright stems and slender, grassy foliage bring a lovely
Iris ensata ‘Dinner Plate Jell-O’ (Marginal Aquatic)
Iris ensata ‘Dinner Plate Jell-O’ dazzles with its extra-large blooms, featuring deep purple petals with white veining and yellow accents. Flowering through June and July, the ruffled blooms measure up to 15cm across, hovering above striking, sword-like foliage that gracefully
Iris ensata ‘Dinner Plate Cupcake’ (Marginal Aquatic)
Indulge yourself with these delicious blooms! Iris ensata ‘Dinner Plate Cupcake’ offers gleaming white blooms up to 15cm across with a subtle hint of violet and bright yellow accents at the base. Flowering through June and July, the showy blooms
Iris ensata Dinner Plate ‘Ice Cream’
The beguiling blooms of Iris ensata Dinner Plate ‘Ice Cream’ make a spectacular display in early summer. Each elegant flower can reach up to 15cm (6) across, making an unmissable display. The slender foliage and upright stems give this hardy
Iris ensata ‘Dinner Plate Cheesecake’ (Marginal Aquatic)
Dinner-plate-size blooms that look good enough to eat!Iris ensata ‘Dinner Plate Cheesecake’ adds a shot of glamour to the water garden with enormous flowers in a delicious medley of creamy white flushed with purple and finished with contrasting yellow accents.
Hypericum elodes (Marginal Aquatic)
Hypericum elodes, known as marsh St John’s wort, is a native moisture-loving perennial ideal for bog gardens and pond edges. Its softly hairy, grey-green foliage forms a low, creeping mat, topped in late spring and early summer with saucer-shaped, bright
Geranium palustre (Marginal Aquatic)
Geranium palustre, commonly known as Marsh Cranesbill, is an adaptable perennial that brings a splash of vibrant colour to pond edges, bog gardens and borders – surviving in both wet and ordinary soils. This low-growing perennial forms bushy clumps of
Gratiola officinalis (Marginal Aquatic)
Commonly known as Summer Snowflake, Gratiola officinalis is an attractive marginal aquatic that boasts solitary white flowers at the leaf axils in summer. Producing vertical stems that bear linear, green leaves with toothed edges which contrast beautifully with its trumpet-shaped
Glyceria maxima var. variegata (Marginal Aquatic)
A striking hardy perennial grass which produces tall stems of pink-striped, strappy foliage in spring that will transform to yellow and white as it ages through the season. In summer, the stems of Glyceria maxima var. variegata bear loose panicles
Euphorbia palustris (Marginal Aquatic)
Unlike many Euphorbias, this Marsh Spurge thrives in boggy, wet soils and the shallow margins of ponds. Euphorbia palustris forms attractive, branching mounds of fresh green foliage that are capped with vibrant chartreuse flowers from late spring. From late summer
