Do you want to surround your garden pond with flowering plants? Not every plant can cope with the conditions of this location. Loosestrife, on the other hand, is perfect for wet locations. Read here what makes it so special.
Is purple loosestrife a good pond plant?
The purple loosestrife is ideal for planting in garden ponds as it prefers wet locations and tolerates waterlogging well. It can be planted on the edge of the bank, in marsh and wet areas or in shallow water up to 20 cm deep.
The purple loosestrife feels comfortable near water
The purple loosestrife grows primarily in the wild
- in moors
- on lakes
- on wet meadows
In summary, the ornamental plant thrives in all places that have sufficiently moist soil. Accordingly, the plant is ideal for greening your garden pond.
Is there a risk of waterlogging?
Only a few plants are suitable for the moist environment that prevails at the garden pond. For example, if it overflows when it rains, waterlogging threatens to cause root rot. Not so with loosestrife. On the contrary, he loves wet feet. Waterlogging doesn't cause him any problems.
Can you plant purple loosestrife directly in the pond?
The purple loosestrife is most often used as a background plant on the edge of the bank. It is also suitable for
- the swamp zone
- the wet zone
- as well as for shallow water with a water depth of up to 20 cm
What you need to consider when planting
Even though loosestrife has little demands on the soil - normal garden soil is sufficient - it requires a sunny location. The pink flowers are particularly effective in groups. Now you don't have to buy countless specimens from the nursery to achieve this effect. A single plant is enough to start with. The purple loosestrife is very fond of multiplying and thrives on its own in the right location.
Overwintering pond plants
In general, purple loosestrife is winter-hardy. In the garden bed it can spend the cold season outdoors without any frost protection. However, near the shore, the ground threatens to freeze deep down. Therefore, you need to dig up pond plants before the first frost, place them in a bucket of water and overwinter them indoors. In spring, plant the plant again in its usual location.
