Aquatic Plants

Looking to buy aquatic plants online for garden ponds and water features? We find you water lillies and aquatic plants from reputable online garden centres and nurseries offering UK delivery.

Water Lily     Position: full sunDepth of water: 75-120cm (30-48in)Rate of growth: fast-growingUltimate spread: 175cm (66in)Height above surface: 0-10cm (0-4in)Hardiness: fully hardyCheerful, cup-shaped, soft-yellow flowers which appear to peep through a floating carpet of dark-green leaves appear from June to September. This water lily is best grown at a planting depth of 75-120cm (30-48in). It is an excellent choice for a large, deep, wildlife pond, where the dark green leaves create a shady underwater habitat for native fish and amphibians. The shade cast by the foliage also helps check the spread of algae. Garden care: Plant firmly in a hessian-lined aquatic planting basket filled with aquatic compost. Apply a 2.5cm (1in) top-dressing of pea shingle or gravel to prevent the top layer of the planting medium from clouding the water. The crown of the plant should protrude slightly above the surface of the planting basket. Raise the basket on bricks when the plant is young, gradually lowering them as the plant matures, so that the leaves float on the surface....more From: £18.95 Source: Crocus

Water Lily     Position: full sunDepth of water: 75-120cm (30-48in)Rate of growth: averageUltimate spread: 120cm (48in)Height above surface: 0-10cm (0-4in) Flowering period: June to SeptemberHardiness: fully hardyFrom summer through to autumn, stunning, fragrant, white, goblet-shaped flowers appear with bright yellow stamens and young bronzed leaves that turn pea-green with age. This large water lily is best grown at a planting depth of 75-120cm (30-48in). It needs plenty of space, so makes an excellent choice for a lake or large, deep, wildlife pond, where the dark green leaves create a shady underwater habitat for native fish and amphibians. The shade cast by the foliage also helps to check the spread of algae. Garden care: Plant firmly in a hessian-lined aquatic planting basket filled with aquatic compost. Apply a 2.5cm (1in) top-dressing of pea shingle or gravel to prevent the top layer of the planting medium from clouding the water. The crown of the plant should protrude slightly above the surface of the planting basket. Raise the basket on bricks when the plant is young, gradually lowering them as the plant matures, so that the leaves float on the surface....more From: £18.95 Source: Crocus

Water Lily     Position: full sunDepth of water: 10-30cm (4-12in)Rate of growth: averageUltimate spread: 30cm (12in)Height above surface: 0-10cm (0-4in)Hardiness: fully hardySmall, star-shaped flowers that open pink and age to warm red appear from June to September. This lovely pygmy water lily will happily grow in a shallow pond or half barrel as it only spreads to about 30cm wide. This award-winning pygmy water lily will happily grow in as little as 15cm (6in) or water and is a perfect candidate for a small pond or tub in a sheltered sunny site. The shade cast by the foliage also helps to check the spread of algae. Garden care: Plant firmly in a hessian-lined aquatic planting basket filled with aquatic compost. Apply a 2.5cm (1in) top-dressing of pea shingle or gravel to prevent the top layer of the planting medium from clouding the water. The crown of the plant should protrude slightly above the surface of the planting basket....more From: £18.95 Source: Crocus

Water Lily     Position: full sunDepth of water: 50-80cm (20-32in)Rate of growth: averageUltimate spread: 100cm (36in)Height above surface: 0-10cm (0-4in) Flowering period: June to SeptemberHardiness: fully hardyGorgeous, orange-centred, soft yellow flowers appear in early summer and mature to pinky-orange then coppery-red. This wonderful water lily is perfect for a medium pond, where it is best planted at a depth of 50-80cm (20-32in). The brown or purple-spotted foliage and ephemeral flowers provide interest from early summer until the first frosts. The shade cast by the foliage also helps to check the spread of algae. Garden care: Plant firmly in a hessian-lined aquatic planting basket filled with aquatic compost. Apply a 2.5cm (1in) top-dressing of pea shingle or gravel to prevent the top layer of the planting medium from clouding the water. The crown of the plant should protrude slightly above the surface of the planting basket. Raise the basket on bricks when the plant is young, gradually lowering them as the plant matures, so that the leaves float on the surface.Goes well with: Caltha palustris, Juncus effusus f. 'Spiralis', Iris laevigata 'Snowdrift', Equisetum scirpoides, Rodgersia aesculifolia, Primula denticulata 'Alba'...more From: £18.95 Source: Crocus

Water Lily     Position: full sunDepth of water: 90-240cm (36-96in)Rate of growth: fast-growingUltimate spread: 250cm (96in)Height above surface: 0-10cm (0-4in)Hardiness: fully hardyHuge, white, star-shaped flowers up to 30cm (12in) across with prominent yellow centres float on large lily pads from June to September. This award-winning water lily forms a wonderful floating carpet of wavy-margined, dark green leaves. It needs plenty of space so makes an excellent choice for a lake or large, deep wildlife pond, where the dark green leaves create a shady underwater habitat for native fish and amphibians. The shade cast by the foliage also helps to check the spread of algae.Garden care: Plant firmly in a hessian-lined aquatic planting basket filled with aquatic compost. Apply a 2.5cm (1in) top-dressing of pea shingle or gravel to prevent the top layer of the planting medium from clouding the water. The crown of the plant should protrude slightly above the surface of the planting basket. Raise the basket on bricks when the plant is young, gradually lowering them as the plant matures, so that the leaves float on the surface....more From: £18.95 Source: Crocus

Water Lily     Position: full sunDepth of water: 45-75cm (18-30in)Rate of growth: averageUltimate spread: 90cm (36in)Height above surface: 0-10cm (0-4in) Flowering period: June to SeptemberHardiness: fully hardyShowy, cup-shaped burgundy-red flowers up to 12cm (5in) across with orange centres appear from June to September. The round, pale green leaves are bronze-tinted when young. This popular, red water lily is one of our recommended plants, since it's ideal for a small pond. It is best planted at a depth of 45-75cm (18-30in). The shade cast by the foliage also helps to check the spread of algae.Garden care: Plant firmly in a hessian-lined aquatic planting basket filled with aquatic compost. Apply a 2.5cm (1in) top-dressing of pea shingle or gravel to prevent the top layer of the planting medium from clouding the water. The crown of the plant should protrude slightly above the surface of the planting basket. Raise the basket on bricks when the plant is young, gradually lowering them as the plant matures, so that the leaves float on the surface....more From: £18.95 Source: Crocus

Water Lily     Position: full sunDepth of water: 75-120cm (30-48in)Rate of growth: fast-growingUltimate spread: 220cm (84in)Height above surface: 0-10cm (0-4in) Flowering period: June to SeptemberHardiness: fully hardyLarge, slightly scented, magnolia-like, white flowers with several ruffs of upright, pointed petals and orange centres float on a carpet of overlapping, mid-green leaves. This vigorous water lily flowers earlier than other varieties. It needs plenty of space, so makes an excellent choice for a lake or large, deep, wildlife pond, where the leaves create a shady underwater habitat for native fish and amphibians. The shade cast by the foliage also helps to check the spread of algae. Garden care: Plant firmly in a hessian-lined aquatic planting basket filled with aquatic compost. Apply a 2.5cm (1in) top-dressing of pea shingle or gravel to prevent the top layer of the planting medium from clouding the water. The crown of the plant should protrude slightly above the surface of the planting basket....more From: £18.95 Source: Crocus

Water Lily     Position: full sunDepth of water: 45-75cm (18-30in)Rate of growth: averageUltimate spread: 120cm (48in)Height above surface: 0-10cm (0-4in) Flowering period: June to SeptemberHardiness: fully hardyA free-flowering variety that produces a profusion of fragrant, bowl-shaped, double white flowers with prominent yellow centres from June to September. 'Marliacea Albida' is the most popular white water lily in cultivation. Best planted at a depth of 45-75cm (18-30in), it needs plenty of space, so makes an excellent choice for a lake or large, deep, wildlife pond, where the dark green leaves create a shady underwater habitat for native fish and amphibians. The shade cast by the foliage also helps to check the spread of algae. Garden care: Plant firmly in a hessian-lined aquatic planting basket filled with aquatic compost. Apply a 2.5cm (1in) top-dressing of pea shingle or gravel to prevent the top layer of the planting medium from clouding the water. The crown of the plant should protrude slightly above the surface of the planting basket. Raise the basket on bricks when the plant is young, gradually lowering them as the plant matures, so that the leaves float on the surface....more From: £18.95 Source: Crocus

White Water Lily     Position: full sunDepth of water: 45-75cm (18-30in)Rate of growth: averageUltimate spread: 150cm (60in)Height above surface: 0-10cm (0-4in) Flowering period: June to SeptemberHardiness: fully hardyLarge, cup-shaped, white flowers up to 20cm across, with a double ruff of white petals enclosing a yellow centre, sit like crowns atop round, dark green floating leaves from June to September. Our native white water lily will happily grow in water up to three metres deep. It is an excellent choice for a large, deep, wildlife pond, where the dark green leaves create a shady underwater habitat for native fish and amphibians. The shade cast by the foliage also helps check the spread of algae.Garden care: Plant firmly in a hessian-lined aquatic planting basket filled with aquatic compost. Apply a 2.5cm (1in) top-dressing of pea shingle or gravel to prevent the top layer of the planting medium from clouding the water. The crown of the plant should protrude slightly above the surface of the planting basket. Raise the basket on bricks when the plant is young, gradually lowering them as the plant matures, so that the leaves float on the surface....more From: £18.95 Source: Crocus

Water Lily     Position: full sunDepth of water: 30-45cm (12-18in)Rate of growth: averageUltimate spread: 150cm (60in)Height above surface: 0-10cm (0-4in) Flowering period: June to SeptemberHardiness: fully hardySmall, orange-centred cup-shaped flowers which age from apricot-red through orange-red to burgundy-red. This dwarf lily is one of our recommended plants for small ponds. The attractive, maroon-splashed oval leaves and ephemeral flowers provide interest from early summer until the first frosts. The shade cast by the foliage also helps to check the spread of algae. Garden care: Plant firmly in a hessian-lined aquatic planting basket filled with aquatic compost. Apply a 2.5cm (1in) top-dressing of pea shingle or gravel to prevent the top layer of the planting medium from clouding the water. The crown of the plant should protrude slightly above the surface of the planting basket. Raise the basket on bricks when the plant is young, gradually lowering them as the plant matures, so that the leaves float on the surface....more From: £18.95 Source: Crocus

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