Oxygenators

An evergreen, spreading, perennial sedge growing as a marginal water plant or submerged in up to 1.5ft  of water. Very narrow, grass-like leaves grow up to 0.5ft tall when submerged and form a spreading carpet; tiny brown spikelets are borne on...

A deciduous hardy perennial for pond edges and bog gardens. Soft upright green, narrow-leaved foliage arranged in whorls around stems.  Average height 1ft. Full sun partial shade. 

Common name: Common Mare's Tail Attractive low-growing vertical bottle-brush type stems which rise out of the water. Native UK species. Aspect: Full sun/Partial shade Average height: 25-30cm Planting depth: 0-15cm Growth rate: Slow

Common name: Pepper Grass An unusual fern that is a UK native species with hair-like foliage with a slightly contorted appearance once mature. Oxygenating. Planting depth: 0-30cm Growth rate: Slow Full sun/Part Shade

Common name: Willow Moss A greyish-green moss with branched stems. It grows all year round in both fast flowing and still water. It is so named because it was used in Sweden to fill up spaces in their chimneys and walls to exclude air and prevent fire...

Common name: Hornwort A very good oxygenator and can grow to great depths so is ideal to put in lakes and ponds. It is a free floating plant but weighting helps secure the plant in the required location. Hornwort has foliage that resemble small horns...

1 plant in a 9cm pot Common name: Water shamrock A vigorous oxygenating plant with attractive clover-like leaves that sit slightly proud of the water, will quickly spread so remove any excess growth as necessary. Aspect: Full sun/Partial shade Average...

Common name: Water Crowfoot An excellent oxygenator, it has three leaf forms, two above the surface and one below. It can grow in fast-flowing or still water. It can often be seen with its beautiful emerald green foliage in fast flowing rivers around the...

Common name: Whorled water milfoil A native aquatic plant, suitable for planting in deep water that will remain submerged and act as an oxygenator to help keep the water clear and healthy whilst also providing shelter for aquatic creatures. Aspect: Full...

Common name: Common water starwort A native oxygenator with star-like evergreen foliage that forms a mat on the surface providing a place for insects and other aquatic creatures to take cover as well as helping to keep the pond clear and healthy...

Common name: Curly Pondweed A UK native aquatic plant, suitable for planting in deep water to act as an oxygenator provide shelter for wildlife. Wiry stems and strap-like leaves that remain underwater and are almost see-through with a hint of pink...

3 FOR £15 1 plant in a 9cm pot Common name: Pepper Grass An unusual fern that is a UK native species with hair-like foliage with a slightly contorted appearance once mature. Oxygenating. Planting depth: 0-30cm Growth rate: Slow Full sun/Part Shade

3 FOR £15 1 plant in a 9cm pot Common name: Red Stemmed Parrot's Feather Bright green feathery foliage with attractive red stems that provides good cover and protection for small pond creatures. Aspect: Full sun/Partial shade Average height:...

3 FOR £15 1 plant in a 9cm pot Common name: Crystal Confetti An attractive perennial that forms a carpet of miniature round leaves edged in cream. Aspect: Full sun/Partial shade Average height: 10-15cm Planting depth: 0-25cm Growth rate: Medium

3 FOR £15 1 plant in a 9cm pot Common name: Brazilian Micro Sword Forms a lawn-like carpet at the bottom of the pond which makes it a good oxygenator. If grown in shallow water the foliage will emerge from below the waterline. Aspect: Full sun/Partial...

Common name: Common Mare's Tail Attractive low-growing vertical bottle-brush type stems which rise out of the water. Native UK species. Aspect: Full sun/Partial shade Average height: 25-30cm Planting depth: 0-15cm Growth rate: Slow

3 FOR £15 1 plant in a 9cm pot Common name: Dwarf Hairgrass, Needle Spike-rush Slender, little tufted plant with needle-like stems, each terminating in a brown spikelet. Native UK species. Aspect: Full sun/Partial shade Average height: 15-40cm Planting...