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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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  • British Native
    Perfect For Pollinators
    Cardamine pratensis

    UK Grown Pond Plants

    Cardamine pratensis - Cuckoo flower or Lady's smock

    Cardamine pratensis - Cuckoo flower or Lady's smock Mounds of pale green ferny foliage with pale lilac blooms. It is one of the food plants of the Orange Tip butterfly.Pond ready – This plant comes...

    From £12.99 £12.99
  • Perfect For Pollinators
    Mimulus cupreus 'Red Emperor'

    UK Grown Pond Plants

    Mimulus cupreus 'Red Emperor'

    Mimulus cupreus 'Red Emperor' Covered in numerous attractive bright red trumpet-shaped flowers all summer. It has oval, toothed leaves, A little more compact than Mimulus guttatus. Pond ready –...

    From £12.99 £12.99
  • Perfect For Pollinators
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    Lobelia vedrariensis - Purple Lobelia

    UK Grown Pond Plants

    Lobelia vedrariensis - Purple Lobelia

    Lobelia vedrariensis - Purple Lobelia A handsome species with narrow, red-tinged dark green leaves and tubular, deep violet-purple flowers. Harmful if eaten Pond ready – This plant comes ready...

    From £12.99 £12.99
  • British Native
    Weighted Bunches
    Oxygenator
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    Ranunculus aquatilis Pack of 5 Bunches

    UK Grown Pond Plants

    Ranunculus aquatilis Pack of 5 Bunches

    5 x Ranunculus Aquatilis - Water crowsfoot - bunched An excellent oxygenator, it has three leaf forms, two above the surface and one below. It can grow in fast flowing or still water. It can often...

    From £11.99 £11.99
  • British Native
    Perfect For Pollinators
    sold out
    marginal pond plant

    UK Grown Pond Plants

    Veronica beccabunga - Brooklime

    Veronica beccabunga - Brooklime Very prolific succulent plant having smooth ovate leaves with clusters of blue flowers. Pond ready – This plant comes ready potted in aquatic soil Flowers: May -...

    From £12.99 £12.99
  • British Native
    Perfect For Pollinators
    sold out
    Caltha palustris - Marsh Marigold

    UK Grown Pond Plants

    Caltha palustris - Marsh Marigold, Kingcup

    Caltha palustris - Marsh Marigold, Kingcup a UK native pond plant that once established, produces a mass of bright yellow flowers very early in the spring, almost a ball of yellow.Pond ready – This...

    From £12.99 £12.99
  • New For 2025
    sold out
    Iris laevigata

    UK Grown Pond Plants

    Iris laevigata 'Variegata'

    Iris laevigata 'Variegata' Clearly striped green and ivory-white foliage which does not fade at the plant matures with bright light blue flowers. One of the best variegated water plants but...

    From £24.99 £24.99
  • Perfect For Pollinators
    Iris louisiana 'Black Gamecock'

    UK Grown Pond Plants

    Iris louisiana 'Black Gamecock'

    Iris louisiana 'Black Gamecock' Stunning, giant, deep purple, near-black blooms adorn this beautiful Iris.  As with all louisiana iris it is ideal for the pond as it loves plenty of moisture.  As...

    From £12.99 £12.99
  • Mimulus luteus Queen's Prize

    UK Grown Pond Plants

    Mimulus luteus 'Queen's Prize'

    Mimulus luteus 'Queen's Prize' Very free flowering, bright yellow flowers with reddish blotches throughout the summer makes this a popular plant for the bog or water garden. Pond ready – This plant...

    From £12.99 £12.99
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    Oxygenating Pond Plant Collection

    UK Grown Pond Plants

    Oxygenating Pond Plant Collection

    Oxygenating Plant Collection  Pond ready – This plant comes ready potted in aquatic soil Considered one of the most important group of plants in a pond. An oxygenator is the term applied to a wide...

    From £30.99 £30.99
  • British Native
    Perfect For Pollinators
    Myosotis scorpioides - Water forget me not

    UK Grown Pond Plants

    Myosotis scorpioides - Water forget me not

    Myosotis scorpioides - Water forget me not This delicate little native plant has numerous clusters of long flowering, small blue flowers which attract abundant pollinators throughout the summer...

    From £12.99 £12.99
  • British Native
    Oxygenator
    Ceratophyllum demersum - Hornwort - 5 Loose Bunches

    UK Grown Pond Plants

    Ceratophyllum demersum - Hornwort - 5 Loose Bunches

    Ceratophyllum demersum - Hornwort Oxygenator Pond Plants - 5 x Loose Bunches Dark green with rigid, branching stems densely clothed with foliage Loose/Free-floating  Flowers: May to July Growth...

    From £11.99 £11.99
  • Plant Of The Week
    British Native
    Great British Native Marginal Pond Plant Collection

    UK Grown Pond Plants

    Great British Native Marginal Pond Plant Collection

    Great British Native Marginal Plant Collection Pond ready – These plants come ready potted in aquatic soil with baskets Show your love for Britain’s unique native flora with our selection of the...

    From £23.24 £23.24
  • pond pot with lily

    UK Grown Pond Plants

    Pond In A Pot (Includes 3 plants and a lily)

    Pond In A Pot Transform even the smallest space into a living, breathing oasis with the Pond in a Pot — the easiest, most delightful way to enjoy the magic of a real pond without lifting a spade...

    Now: £179.99
    £179.99
  • Algae Cleaners
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    Trapdoor snails - Viviparus viviparus

    UK Grown Pond Plants

    Trapdoor snails - Viviparus viviparus Pack of 5

    5 x Trapdoor snails - Viviparus viviparus  Trapdoor snails eat algae on the bottom of the pond. 5 snails per m² can be a useful guide. Trapdoor snails have gills & should be treated as fish. Home...

    From £9.99 £9.99
  • Perfect For Pollinators
    RHS Gold Merit
    Lobelia cardinalis - Scarlet Lobelia

    UK Grown Pond Plants

    Lobelia cardinalis - Scarlet Lobelia

    Lobelia cardinalis - Scarlet Lobelia Best planted near the water edge to reflect the glorious colour of the brilliant red flowers against the green foliage.Pond ready – This plant comes ready potted...

    From £12.99 £12.99
  • British Native
    Perfect For Pollinators
    sold out
    Butomus umbellatus

    UK Grown Pond Plants

    Butomus umbellatus - Flowering rush

    Butomus umbellatus - Flowering rush Pretty pink flowers in umbels rise above the triangular leaves which turn from red to dark green as they mature.  The roots used to be crushed and used as food in...

    From £12.99 £12.99
  • British Native
    Perfect For Pollinators
    Nymphaea Alba - White Water Lily

    UK Grown Pond Plants

    Nymphaea Alba - White Water Lily

    Nymphaea Alba - White Water Lily Britain’s only native water lily has handsome green foliage and white, but not prolific, flowers. Best grown about 1 metre deep, but it can grow in up to 3 metres of...

    From £22.99 £22.99
  • British Native
    Perfect For Pollinators
    Iris pseudacorus

    UK Grown Pond Plants

    Iris pseudacorus - Yellow Flag

    Iris pseudacorus - Yellow Flag The only UK native aquatic iris, it will grow extremely well in boggy soil. and can achieve quite a remarkable height. As with all iris the tubers are harmful if eaten...

    From £12.99 £12.99
  • Flowering Most Of The Year
    Aponogeton distachyos

    UK Grown Pond Plants

    Aponogeton distachyos - Water Hawthorn

    Aponogeton distachyos - Water Hawthorn Oval-shaped leaves with sweetly scented snow-white waxy flowers with brown spots. The water hawthorn flowers most of the year.Pond ready – This plant comes...

    From £17.99 £17.99
  • Pack of 3
    sold out
    Ravishing Red Pond Plants

    UK Grown Pond Plants

    Ravishing Reds Marginal Pond Plant Collection

    ‘Ravishing Red’ Marginal Plant Collection - Pack of 3 The colour of love. It's sure to bring you happiness as you relax by your pond! Pond ready – These plants come ready potted in aquatic soil...

    Now: £30.99
    £30.99
  • Purple Flowers
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    Passionate about purple pond plants

    UK Grown Pond Plants

    Passionate About Purple Marginal Pond Plant Collection

    ‘Passionate About Purple’ Marginal Plant Collection - Pack of 3 mysterious, spiritual, and imaginative. It's sure to bring you happiness as you relax by your pond! Pond ready – These plants co

    Now: £30.99
    £30.99
  • Nymphaea Gonnere

    UK Grown Pond Plants

    Nymphaea Gonnere - White Water Lily

    Nymphaea Gonnere - White Water Lily This water lily has pure white, double flowers with attractive golden centres. A good variety for medium to large ponds and lakes.Pond ready – This plant comes...

    From £36.99 £36.99
  • Oxygenator
    sold out
    bunched oxygenator ranunculas  Hottonia

    UK Grown Pond Plants

    Bunched Oxygenator of the Week (5 Bunches)

    5 x Bunched Oxygenator Of The Week We have introduced a new oxy of the week, this will included 5 bunches of oxygenating weed The best looking oxygenator will be chosen at the time of dispatch    

    From £11.99 £11.99

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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