Plants add interest to a pond, encouraging and sheltering wildlife in the process. Helping to keep the water clear and oxygenated, they're essential for pond health and choosing the right plants will create the perfect mini ecosystem in your garden. Our curated collection of hand-picked plants will help to create the perfect setting in your garden, allowing you full enjoyment of your pond as well as helping resident or visiting wildlife. The perfect way to fill your pond with colourful and functional plants with no effort at all, our Starter Pond Plant Collection contains a mix of 6 of the most useful plants to give you a complete range, suitable for most ponds. Curated to get your pond up and running in next to no time, this mix is perfect if you're new to ponds and are not sure where to start or if you have an existing pond and want to add more plants. We've done the work for you and put together this collection to help you get the right balance in your pond. Our Pond Plant Collection contains: Calla Palustris (bog arum): Marginal pond plant with arum-like flowers, glossy leaves and a sprawling habit. Excellent for disguising pond edges, this hardy perennial will reach 25cm (10in) high and 60cm (24in) wide. Pontederia cordata (pickerel weed) (AGM): Marginal pond plant with bright green leaves and small tubular deep blue flowers. Grows to 60cm (24in) Typha latifolia (bulrush): Marginal-shallow water plant which will thrive in up to 1m (3ft) depth of water. Grows to 1.5m-3m (5-10ft) high. Butomus umbellatus (flowering rush): Marginal to 25cm deep. An herbaceous perennial growing to 1.2m, with upright, twisted grassy leaves and stiff stems bearing heads of fragrant rosy-pink flowers. Caltha palustris (marsh marigold): An RHS Plants for Pollinators, this is a perennial plant for the pond edge with rounded, rich green leaves and clusters of deep yellow flowers 4cm (2in) in width. Eriophorum angustifolium (common cotton grass): Marginal perennial (to 5cm deep) with tufts of dark green, linear leaves, with white-hairy flower-heads in summer. Please note that varieties may change depending on seasonal availability.
Sedum takesimense Atlantis ('Nonsitnal'), is The Chelsea Plant of The Year 2019, with organisers saying that it's 'an attractive, easy to grow, versatile and multi-functional plant.' A native of south Korea, this variegated sedum is hardy in the UK, drought-tolerant, low-maintenance and very easy-to-grow - the gardener's perfect plant! Such is its popularity, it's likely to be much in demand and with limited stock avaialable this year, make sure that you don't miss out! Perfect as ground cover, or for filling in gaps between plants, the succulent leaves of Atlantis forms a spreading mound of rosettes, reaching around half a metre or so wide. Their naturally creeping form makes them ideal for softening hard edges such as paths and walls, and they're perfect for growing in pots too. Leaves initially emerge pure cream in colour, forming a wide cushion of striking serrated green leaves bordered in cream. These are followed by frothy yellow flowers from July to September. In autumn, the plants are flushed with another colour change as the leaves take on a subtle pink blush. Found growing in Michigan in 2013 on a nursery that specialises in plants for ground cover, green roofs and walls, this hardy stonecrop is perfect for beginner gardeners or those looking to use eco-friendly, water-efficient plants in a modern garden Supplied as 3 x established plants in 9cm pots, ready for immediate planting out, plants benefit from well-drained soil that stays on the dry side over winter
'Cantor' is a highly sought-after and simply beautiful Calla lily variety, producing stunning, near black flowers each summer. Newly formed blooms are black to begin with, then unfurl slowly to reveal deep, maroon-purple trumpets. A real showstopper! Grow singly in pots about 10-15cm diameter, or all 3 in a 20cm diameter pot. For best results, they should be kept very warm and well watered once planted for 2 weeks to kick-start them out of dormancy - on a heater or an airing cupboard is fine, then once the green shoots appear, they can be placed outside. The corms are shallow, and need to be planted saucer shape up, just with a shallow 1-2cm covering of compost only. You will be rewarded with tremendous displays of sumptuous calla flowers that last for 5-6 weeks, and appear again year after year. Supplied as 3 bulbsready for planting.
This new and exciting plant collection provides a real taste of the unusual, but anyone can grow them you do not even need a garden! 'Kangaroo Paws' or 'Anigozanthos', (to give them their botanic name) are natives of Southern Australia, but grow superbly here in the UK, delivering immense, bright colour to your summer patio displays. The name arises because the flower shape has the look of the foot and claws of a Kangaroo foot! Our collection includes the very latest and best varieties following extensive plant breeding work they have been bred to give more flower stems, brighter colours and to perform brilliantly in your patio pots and planters. Your collection contains one each of Inferno (red), Pearl (pink) and Tenacity (orange yellow) supplied for instant impact and in flower! Plant them in a sun-drenched spot and they will reward you with more blooms than ever in fact the brighter the sun, the more intense the flower colour becomes! They repeat flower all summer and then flush with blooms the rest of the year if kept frost free. If grown indoors as a houseplant they will flower on and off all year long! They will happily thrive in the UK climate and flower all summer, and although hardy to approx. -3C, they will benefit from overwintering in a frost-free place to guarantee they are overwintered. Supplied as 3 x established plants in 8cm pots, ready to plant out.
If you want your airplants to grow and thrive, this is the kit you need! Including all the accessories that you need to create a fabulous air plant display, we've included all you need to care for your plants including specialist air plant fertiliser that's ready to use. FertiliserLove Tillys air plant fertiliser is specially formulated for the delicate air plants, using all natural ingredients. Harsh fertilisers may damage the delicate leaves, but our specialist ready to use feed will help them develop and flower. Use regularly, in addition to their regular misting. Mister spray bottleHandy air plant mister to ensure that the airplants get just enough water. Common causes for air plants not doing so well is overwatering, but with this special mister, that's much less likely. Rainwater is best, tap water is fine as long as it is no from a water softener. It doesn't take up much space and you can water them carefully in situ as it isn't going to drench whatever is nearby. FixativeSpecial adhesive suitable for use with delicate air plants. Instructions for use included. Apply fixative to the item you are attaching plants to and not directly to plant, firmly press plant on to base setting and take care not to cover base of plant with glue. Ready to use formula, dries after a few hours, allowing you to reposition air plant until you are happy with your display.
These exclusive Giant Belgian Begonias are highly sought after because of their incredible 6 inch blooms and dazzling variety of colours. Bred by the renowned Arnold van Peteghem at his nursery in Ghent, the European capital of Begonias, Arnold has spent his whole life developing and growing these incredible hybrids. With larger flowers and stronger stems than any other variety, these gorgeous beauties will stand upright and point their giant 6 inch blooms towards you even when they are heavy with rain! Thanks to all the wet weather we had last year, this years tubers are much larger than those normally available which means they will produce an even bigger and more impressive display. You Garden have been lucky enough to obtain a limited number of these jumbo tubers so dont miss this one-off opportunity to obtain some for yourself and at a very special price! Jumbo tubers 5cm+ more impressive displays - Massive 15cm (6 inch) blooms from early July to late autumn - Flowers stand up even when heavy with rain - Very easy to grow, tubers last for years, just store over winter
What could be easier than this perfect window box design of pre-spaced and filled bulbs - a lovely colourful mix of spring flowered shorter bulbs. Packed with 38 bulbs already spaced, including Muscari, Crocus, Tulips, Narcissi, Puschkinia and Scilla in a lovely colourful mix. Using the unqiue biodegradable package, these Plant-o-Mat Drop in pods are a quick and simple way to take all the hassle out of planting bulbs. No more worrying about colours, or spacing Simply plant the whole tray into the ground or a pot - watch the helpful video to see how. You cannot get easier gardening than this for flowers next Spring and for years beyond. Dimensions: Width: 12.5cm x Length: 54cm x Height: 5cm
There's nothing finer than a large Agapanthus in full flower at the height of summer, creating an eruption of brilliant blue. Its the perfect plant for an ornate container and with a little care will last a lifetime. Even before the 1m flower stems appear the bright green strap life leaves are a lovely sight and heighten the expectation of the blooms to come from mid summer. Unlike smaller specimens which can take a year or two to flower, these fully mature specimens are will give a good display this summer. Agapanthus do best when their roots are restricted so don't be tempted to pot into too large a container - just a little wider than the nursery pot they arrive in will be fine. Place in a sunny spot and enjoy this African native in your garden over summer!
Bananas have become very popular in the last few years, mainly for their large architectural leaves and this trio are no exception. Wonderfully exotic and great for adding architectural impact to gardens, this group of Banana plants will look especially impressive. With huge, paddle shaped leaves spreading gloriously from a central trunk, they'll create a unique, tropical jungle look to your garden while you sit back and enjoy the warm summer sun. Easy to grow, they'll add impact to your garden very quickly with you barely having to lift a finger! Just keep them well watered and well fed. Musa basjoo is frost tolerant to -6C and the golden Lotus banana to -5C. The red banana is borderline hardy, so they're best grown in pots and moved indoors over winter What you get: 1 x Japanese Banana (Musa basjoo, does not produce bananas, grow for its tropical foliage only). With large, fan-like leaves spreading out through the air will create wonderful shadows on your patio. Hailing from Japan, it loves sunshine, but it is hardy to -6C when protected - perfect for the UK climate! Grows to 1.5m.1 x Red Abyssinian Banana (Ensete ventricosum 'Maurelii', does not produce bananas, grow for its tropical foliage only). With lovely purple stems and red-purple leaf veins and edges when planted in full sun. Leaves reach 75cm long each year - best grown in hot, sunny spots in large pots.Grows 1m tall 1 x Golden Lotus Banana (Musella lasiocarpa, does not produce bananas, grow for its tropical foliage only). Produces fabulous, paddle-shaped leaves and a striking yellow flower which can last up to 6 months.
Fiscus elastica, the well-known rubber plant is making a well-deserved comeback into living rooms across the country! Now you can have a piece of 70's kitsch in your own home and grow this marvellous indoor plant. For years, a staple houseplant, no home was complete without its large, glossy leaves and hugely ornamental growing habit. An easy to grow, tropical plant, 'Robusta' gets its name from its sturdy leaves - much bigger than the old-fashioned plants that used to grace conservatories and parlours. Recognised as a great plant to clean the air in your home, a NASA study revealed that the Rubber Plant will help remove benzene, giving you a cleaner atmosphere in your home. Supplied as a 60cm tall plant in a 17cm pot, height after 10 years approx. 2.5m. Please note that the decorative pot is not included, see 'as supplied' photo.
A great way to bring the outside in, these bold, striking houseplants are bang on trend and make a real feature in your home with their sword-like, long green leaves sprouting from a sturdy double trunk. One of the few houseplants that thrive in full sun and partial shade, the Yucca is an ideal plant for a bright room or the conservatory - and a great plant for a Mediterranean feel on the patio during the summer. Grown for its foliage and shape, it really does resemble a tree and makes an instant and dramatic impact when given pride of place in a room, guaranteed not to disappoint! One of the easiest houseplants to grow and care for, the yucca (Yucca elephantipes) is an exceptionally robust houseplant requiring very little water - perfect if you don't have much time or usually forget about them! You will receive a plant with a double trunk, 45cm and 20cm, in leaf, and around 80cm tall from the base of the pot grown in a 17cm pot. Please note that the decorative pot is not included, see 'as supplied' photo.
If there is one houseplant that has inspired generation after generation of indoor gardeners, then it has to be the ever popular (and easy to grow) Swiss Cheese Plant, Monstera Deliciosa. With glossy, rich green leaves laves with irregular holes, plants will trail gently over their pot if left untrained or can be treated as a climber and tied to a support. The glossy, tropical leaves of the Monkey Leaf are what makes this plant a star, easily adding a lush, exotic feel to any room. It's fascinating to watch the young leaves as the emerge tightly furled, growing longer each day before opening fully. Young leaves are solid, but as the plant matures they begin to develop the characteristic holes. Naturally a lazy climber, your plant will enjoy the support of a moss pole (not supplied) where you can push its aerial roots into the moss as they develop, helping to support it as it grows. A native of tropical rainforests, Monstera is a houseplant that's easy to keep happy - we recommend that you place it in bright but not direct sunlight indoors and mist the leaves regularly to provide humidity - plus they love a bit of a leaf-wipe now and again to remove dust and restore that glossy sheen. Supplied as an established plant in a 14cm pot As with all houseplants, keep away from children and pets and take care when handling. Please note that the decorative pot is not included.