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Pond Plants

Why pond plants?

Pond plants are a stunning addition to any water garden or water feature - not only do they enhance the natural beauty of your pond, but they also play an essential role in maintaining a healthy ecosystem and environment  for your pond and its inhabitants. 

Pond plant types

From marginal plants and oxygenators to floaters, bog plants and stunning water lilies, our pond plant collections have been carefully selected and can be combined to suit different pool sizes and types.



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  • Perfect For Pollinators
    RHS Gold Merit
    Iris robusta 'Gerald Derby'

    UK Grown Pond Plants

    Iris robusta 'Gerald Derby'

    Iris robusta 'Gerald Derby' Large mauve-blue flowers with attractive purple stained leaves. New foliage is purple with purple to black flower stems.  As with all iris the tubers are harmful if eaten.  Pond ready – This plant comes ready...

    From £23.99 £23.99
  • Perfect For Pollinators
    Iris pseudacorus bastardii

    UK Grown Pond Plants

    Iris pseudacorus bastardii

    Iris pseudacorus bastardii Vigorous broad green foliage with lovely pale creamy-yellow flowers which make it an attractive alternative to Iris pseudacorus. As with all iris the tubers are harmful if eaten. Pond ready – This plant comes ready...

    From £11.99 £11.99
  • Plant Of The Week
    25% Off
    Irresistible Iris Pond Plant Collection

    UK Grown Pond Plants

    Irresistible Iris Pond Plant Collection

    ‘Irresistible Iris’ Pond Plant Collection Looking to add a burst of colour to your pond or bog garden? Look no further! Our striking 'Irresistible Iris' collection is here to help. Pond ready – These plants come ready potted in...

    From £22.49 £22.49
  • Gunnera perpensa

    UK Grown Pond Plants

    Gunnera perpensa - River Pumpkin - Wild Rhubarb

    Gunnera perpensa - River Pumpkin - Wild Rhubarb Long stems with bright green rounded leaves. Green flower spikes from July Pond ready – This plant comes ready potted in aquatic soil Flowers: Jun - Aug Growth Rate: Medium Max Height:...

    From £23.99 £23.99
  • All British Native
    Great British Native Lily And Friends

    UK Grown Pond Plants

    Great British Native Lily & Friends

    Great British Native Lily & Friends Pond ready – These plants come ready potted in aquatic soil with baskets If you are looking for a way to enhance the beauty and biodiversity of your pond, look no further than our Great British Native...

    Now: £79.99
    £79.99
  • Exceptional Value
    36 Baskets
    mixed planting basket selection

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    Jumbo Mixed Pond Basket Collection

    Jumbo Mixed Pond Basket Collection A collection of square, circular and contour planting baskets at a great price The collection will include 5 x 1L Round Basket (approximate size: ⌀13x10cm)5 x 5L Round Basket (approximate...

    Now: £82.00
    £82.00
  • Exceptional Value
    13 Baskets
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    Round Pond Basket Collection

    Round Pond Basket Collection A collection of Round planting baskets at a great price The collection will include 5 x 1L Round Basket (approximate size: ⌀13x10cm)5 x 5L Round Basket (approximate size: ⌀22x12cm)3 x 35L Round Basket...

    Now: £34.50
    £34.50
  • Exceptional Value
    18 Baskets
    plant baskets square selection

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    Square Pond Basket Collection

    Square Pond Basket Collection A collection of square planting baskets at a great price The collection will include 5 x 1L Square Basket (approximate size: 11x11x11cm)5 x 3L Square Basket (approximate size: 20x20x9cm)3 x 7L Square Basket...

    Now: £38.00
    £38.00
  • White Flowers
    Wonderfully White pond plants

    UK Grown Pond Plants

    Wonderfully White Marginal Pond Plant Collection

    ‘Wonderfully White’ Marginal Plant Collection purity and innocence. It's sure to bring you happiness as you relax by your pond! Pond ready – These plants come ready potted in aquatic soil with baskets As a bonus, most white...

    From £29.99 £29.99
  • Oxygenator
    Littorella Uniflora - Shoreweed

    UK Grown Pond Plants

    Littorella Uniflora - Shoreweed

    Littorella Uniflora - Shoreweed "A low growing oxygenator with fat, fleshy leaves that form a carpet on the floor of the pond/shelf. Non flowering underwater, spreads by sending out runners. Reported to grow as deep as 4m in clear water." Pond...

    From £11.99 £11.99
  • Mixed 8 Litre Oxygenating Plant Contour

    UK Grown Pond Plants

    Mixed 8 Litre Oxygenating Plant Contour

    Mixed 8 Litre Oxygenating Plant Contour Planted and ready to be added directly to the pond This contour includes some of the best oxygenating plants, and only the best possible selection will be picked at the nursery, depending on the time of year...

    Now: £43.99
    £43.99
  • Wildlife Welcoming
    wildlife ponds

    UK Grown Pond Plants

    Wildlife Pond Starter Pack

    Wildlife Pond Starter Pack Wildlife ponds have become more popular as we become environmentally aware and want to encourage wildlife in the garden. These natural ponds are not only truly beautiful and educational for children, but you will also be...

    Now: £48.99
    £48.99
  • Nymphaea Inner Light - Yellow Water Lily

    UK Grown Pond Plants

    Nymphaea Inner Light - Yellow Water Lily

    Nymphaea Inner Light - Yellow Water Lily An inner ring of soft yellow petals with an outer ring of pure white. Large blooms that rise above the foliage. The exceptionally attractive, free flowering variety has large blooms that rise above the leaves,...

    From £32.99 £32.99
  • sold out
    Typha latifolia variegata

    UK Grown Pond Plants

    Typha latifolia variegata - Variegated greater reed mace

    Typha latifolia variegata - Variegated greater reed mace Very attractive long green and creamy-white variegated leaves blend with the light brown cigar shaped seed heads. Pond ready – This plant comes ready potted in aquatic soil Flowers: Jul...

    From £23.99 £23.99
  • Nymphaea Lemon Mist - Yellow Water Lily

    UK Grown Pond Plants

    Nymphaea Lemon Mist - Yellow Water Lily

    Nymphaea Lemon Mist - Yellow Water Lily Surrounded by attractive green foliage, the pale lemon blooms of this stately water lily are free flowering. Outstandingly attractive in the pondPond ready – This plant comes ready potted in aquatic...

    From £32.99 £32.99
  • wild life contour basket

    UK Grown Pond Plants

    Mixed 8 Litre Wildlife Contour

    Mixed 8 Litre Wildlife Contour Basket A selection of marginal pond plants to attract wildlife to your pond, in a handy 8 litre contour basket Planted and ready to be added directly to the pond This contour includes some of the best wildlife attracting...

    Now: £43.99
    £43.99
  • Bulk Buy Savings
    Grab Bag of Pond Gravel - 3 ltr

    Grab Bag of Pond Gravel - 3 ltr

    Grab Bag of Pond Gravel - 3 ltr Pond gravel is used to top off plant baskets Approx. 3lts Taking care not to damage the plant or bury the leaf's you can then cover the soil with layer of aquatic gravel (DO NOT use limestone gravel)

    From £12.99 £12.99
  • Perfect For Pollinators
    Nymphaea Alba var. Rubra

    UK Grown Pond Plants

    Nymphaea Alba var. Rubra - Red Water Lily

    Nymphaea Alba var. Rubra - Red Water Lily Although related to N.Alba, unexpectantly the flower has a lovely, dark red centre with lighter petals to the outer edge. The flowers are surrounded by prolific green foliage.Pond ready – This plant comes...

    From £32.99 £32.99
  • British Native
    Cyperus longus - Sweet galingale

    UK Grown Pond Plants

    Cyperus longus - Sweet galingale

    Cyperus longus - Sweet galingale Dark green grass-like pendulous foliage with brown flowers.  This plant makes good cover for wildlife in large ponds or lakes.Pond ready – This plant comes ready potted in aquatic soil Flowers: Aug -...

    From £11.99 £11.99
  • Typha minima - Miniature bull rush

    UK Grown Pond Plants

    Typha minima - Miniature bull rush

    Typha minima - Miniature bull rush A miniature version, this has delicate round milk chocolate coloured brown seed heads and is ideal for small ponds. Pond ready – This plant comes ready potted in aquatic soil Flowers: Jul - Sep Growth Rate:...

    From £11.99 £11.99
  • Fit For A King
    The Royal Marginal Pond Plant Collection

    UK Grown Pond Plants

    The Royal Marginal Pond Plant Collection

    The Royal Marginal Plant Collection  Celebrate our King with a selection of our most royally named pond plants Pond ready – These plants come ready potted in aquatic soil with baskets Three different 1 litre plants will be selected from the...

    Now: £29.99
    £29.99
  • Winter Pond Plant Collection

    UK Grown Pond Plants

    Winter Pond Plant Collection

    Pond Plant Collection For Winter Collection consist of 2 x 1 litre marginal plants and 1 x 1 litre deep water plant Collection examples Scirpus cernuus - Fibre optic plant Iris pseudacorus  Aponogeton distachyos - Water hawthorne Absolute...

    Now: £29.99
    £29.99
  • over 30 plants
    Blooming Marvellous Pond Plant Collection for a Jumbo Pond (Including Pink Lily)

    UK Grown Pond Plants

    Blooming Marvellous Pond Plant Collection for a Jumbo Pond (Including Pink Lily)

    Blooming Marvellous Jumbo pond collection with a Pink Lily Our Blooming Marvellous pond collections give a wonderful start to a new pond, or are great to refresh your existing pond. The collection is picked from whatever is looking at its best in the...

    Now: £259.99
    £259.99
  • over 25 plants
    Blooming Marvellous Pond Plant Collection for a Large Pond (Including Pink Lily)

    UK Grown Pond Plants

    Blooming Marvellous Pond Plant Collection for a Large Pond (Including Pink Lily)

    Blooming Marvellous Large pond collection with a Pink Lily Our Blooming Marvellous pond collections give a wonderful start to a new pond, or are great to refresh your existing pond. The collection is picked from whatever is looking at its best in the...

  • over 16 plants
    Blooming Marvellous Pond Plant Collection for a Medium pond (including pink lily)

    UK Grown Pond Plants

    Blooming Marvellous Pond Plant Collection for a Medium Pond (including Pink Water Lily)

    Blooming Marvellous Medium pond collection with a Pink Lily Our Blooming Marvellous pond collections give a wonderful start to a new pond, or are great to refresh your existing pond. The collection is picked from whatever is looking at its best in the...

  • over 12 plants
    Blooming Marvellous Pond Plant Collection for a small pond (including pink lily)

    UK Grown Pond Plants

    Blooming Marvellous Pond Plant Collection for a small pond (including pink lily)

    Blooming Marvellous Small pond collection with a Pink Lily Our Blooming Marvellous pond collections give a wonderful start to a new pond, or are great to refresh your existing pond. The collection is picked from whatever is looking at its best in the...

    Now: £109.99
    £109.99
  • over 30 plants
    Blooming Marvellous Pond Plant Collection for a Jumbo pond (including yellow lily)

    UK Grown Pond Plants

    Blooming Marvellous Pond Plant Collection for a Jumbo Pond (including yellow lily)

    Blooming Marvellous Jumbo pond collection with a Yellow Lily Our Blooming Marvellous pond collections give a wonderful start to a new pond, or are great to refresh your existing pond. The collection is picked from whatever is looking at its best in the...

  • over 30 plants
    Blooming Marvellous Pond Plant Collection for a Jumbo pond (including red lily)

    UK Grown Pond Plants

    Blooming Marvellous Pond Plant Collection for a Jumbo Pond (including red lily)

    Blooming Marvellous Jumbo pond collection with a Red Lily Our Blooming Marvellous pond collections give a wonderful start to a new pond, or are great to refresh your existing pond. The collection is picked from whatever is looking at its best in the...

    Now: £259.99
    £259.99
  • Great Value
    Over 16 plants
    Blooming Marvellous Pond Plant Collection for a Medium pond (including yellow lily)

    UK Grown Pond Plants

    Blooming Marvellous Pond Plant Collection for a Medium Pond (including Yellow Water Lily)

    Blooming Marvellous Medium pond collection with a Yellow Lily Our Blooming Marvellous pond collections give a wonderful start to a new pond, or are great to refresh your existing pond. The collection is picked from whatever is looking at its best in...

    Now: £129.99
    £129.99
  • over 16 plants
    Blooming Marvellous Pond Plant Collection for a Medium pond (including red lily)

    UK Grown Pond Plants

    Blooming Marvellous Pond Plant Collection for a Medium Pond (including Red Water Lily)

    Blooming Marvellous Medium pond collection with a Red Lily Our Blooming Marvellous pond collections give a wonderful start to a new pond, or are great to refresh your existing pond. The collection is picked from whatever is looking at its best in the...

    Now: £129.99
    £129.99

A Guide to Pond Plants

Aquatic pond plants really bring a pond to life - not only do they greatly enhance the natural beauty of your pond, but they also play an essential role in maintaining the health of its water and inhabitants.

Step By Step Guide To Planting Pond Plants

Follow our step by step guide to successfully planting or replanting pond plants. Before we start, we will answer a few frequently asked questions.

Choosing pond plants

All our water plants are clearly labelled to show the height they attain, their spread and the depth of water they prefer, meaning you can confidently choose the right plants to bring your water garden or feature to life. 

Where to buy pond plants?

At World of Water we stock an extensive range of pond plants both online and near me at one of our uk stores to help you to create the pond or feature. Buying from World of Water will guarantee the highest quality pond plants, direct from our UK growers. Mature pond plant specimens can also be seen in our show gardens at most of our UK stores.

Planting guide

Read our step by step guide to planting ponds with useful tips on what plants require for the best results, easy plants guide or for expert advice from one of our team and to see pond plants for sale "near me"  

How many pond plants and where to plant?

Pond plants can establish very quickly, however you need to plant enough to create a balanced ecosystem, especially if you're adding any fish as they play as massive part in maintaining the ponds health. Take a look at our useful guide on how many and pond planting positioning

Rough Guide to the numbers of pond plants recommended to establish a new water garden
Pond Surface Area 2m2  4m2  6m2  8m2 10m2  12m2
Water Lilies 1 2 3 3 4 5
Deep Marginal 1 2 2 5 6 8
Marginal Plants 8 14 18 24 30 36
Oxygenating Bunches 15 30 45 60 75 90
Floating Plants 2 3 4 6 8 12

Pond Plants Groups

To make selection easy we have split the pond plants we sell into easy to follow groups, generally based around the depth they can be planted or their purpose such oxygenating or for easy selection we have group native plants, or pond plant collections for a one stop plant selection for you pond as listed

Pond Plant Collections  |  Water Lilies  |  Deep Water Plants  |  Bog or Marsh Plants  |  Marginal Plants  |  Oxygenating Plants  |  Floating Plants  |  Native Pond Plants  | Pond Molluscs (Pond Snails & Mussels)

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