Vibrant red flowers held high above the leaves create a spectacular attention capturing display. Sure to please any pond plant lover. This one comes highly recommended for nearly any size pond. Hybridized by Slocum in 1994 Hardy to zones 4-11. Best to plant in no-hole container at least 4 gallons or bigger. Large lotus. Dark pink almost red semi double blooms of 6-11 inches. Height 4-6 feet. Medium to large spread. Good for medium to large ponds.
Bacopa was once an unusual choice for your pond, but in recent years it's become very popular in water gardening. And why not? It's adorable! This plant has long, cascading stems that smother themselves in tiny, perfect, five-petal flowers. Since like many other bog plants this aquatic plant has 'wet feet" meaning it likes water it is a good choice for shallow areas of your Koi pond or water gardens. It will grow happily at the pond or lake edge as
Pickeral Rush is a very popular pond plant. It has "wet feet" like most bog plants and needs to be in the shallow area of your Koi pond or fish pond. The Pickerel Rush, also known as Pickerel Weed, Pickerelweed, and Wampee, is named after the Italian botanist, Giulio Pondeteria. Shiny, green, spear-shaped foliage with distinctive swirling send up spikes of soft blue flowers, reaching 18 to 24" tall, or slightly more. The flower spikes grow from leaf
The lotus 'Holy Fire' has to be among my favorites. It starts blooming here in April and the flowering has not missed a beat since. This early morning bloom, with the outer sepals not fully open, almost gives the impression the petals are contained in a bowl.
It bears some resemblance to a lotus Perry Slocum named 'Ben Gibson' but for me is Holy Fire is a better bloomer and a better flower. Petal color is pink tipped
The Lutea Lotus, also known as American Lotus, American Yellow Lotus, and the Water Chinaquin, produces vast numbers of larger, bright yellow blossoms. Each blossom measures up to 11 inches in diameter and has from 22 to 25 rich yellow petals with slightly lighter tips. These flowers reach several inches above the leaves and carry a slight fragrance. Lutea leaves can grow up to 18 inches in diameter and may grow up to 3 feet above the
The “Empress” or Alba Striata are beautiful Lotus plants. They are a whitish bloom with gentle strokes of pinkish colors on the edges of the petals. These plants can grow up to five feet tall in perfect conditions. The empress lotus flower bursts into a wide white rose-shaped blossom when in full bloom. As all pond plant life will, the Lotus flower will increase the oxygen in the air. It is also a great
Momo Botan is one of the favorites of most pond owners as well as pond builders. Pond designers know that this is a Lotus that is a great performer that can be counted on to enhance
the beauty of any pond. It is probably the most popular lotus in America. Momo is happy in a container garden or a small ponds as well. Of Japanese origin it is featured in many
landscape paintings of Japanese Koi ponds.
This Small lotus
Chawan Basu Lotus Nelumbo nucifera ‘Chawan Basu’ is a Semi dwarf variety of the Lotus plant. It grows 2 to 3' tall. This beautiful creamy white single flower is edged in deep pink and measures 5 to 7 inches across.
The dark green leaves grows 14 to 16 inches across with the classic raising well above the water surface. This lotus flower can be successfully grown in “tubs” in or around your pond. Large containers will work
Fairy lilies are so cute especially when they are blooming. They come in Pink, yellow and white. They are a light and airy Pond plant that is not to invasive so would be recommended for a small fish pond or water garden.
Planting and Pruning
In early spring, plant fairy lily bulbs at a depth of two to three times their diameter, cover with 1 to 3 inches of pond soil.
These fast-growing, semi-evergreens thrive in partial to full sun. Fairy
