Turn your garden pond into a mini sea of color with flowering aquatic plants. There are many different plants that produce beautiful flowers. However, you should exercise moderation so as not to disturb the biological balance in the pond.
Which flowering aquatic plants are suitable for the garden pond?
Beautiful flowering aquatic plants for the garden pond include water lilies, frogbit, gold bulb, sea jug, water feather and water star. Make sure to plant a maximum of two thirds of the pond and also use oxygen dispensers.
General tips for using flowering aquatic plants in the garden pond
A maximum of two thirds of the pond should be occupied by flowering aquatic plants. Otherwise there is a risk of a disruption of the biological balance, which would have negative consequences for the pond and its animal and plant inhabitants.
Introduce the flowering aquatic plants into the pond between March and May. They grow best at this time, so you can enjoy the flowers very soon.
List of beautiful flowering aquatic plants
The following flowering aquatic plants will turn your garden pond into a magical eye-catcher:
- Water lilies (Nymphaea)
- Frog bite (Limnobium natans)
- Golden flask (Orontium aquaticum)
- Seapot (Nymphoides peltata)
- Water feather (Hottonia palustris)
- Water star (Callitriche palustris)
Make sure to always integrate oxygen dispensers into the garden pond in addition to beautifully flowering plants.