Callitriche palustris is an excellent oxygenator for the pond. This plant grows submerged with masses of small star-shaped leaves, which spread to reach the surface and form attractive mats. It should be allowed to root into soil at the bottom of the pond, or else planted out in a small/medium container using aquatic soil and a top layer of pea gravel and placed in a deep area of the pond. This plant not only helps to oxygenate the water, but is also a good food source for fish, as well as an important habitat for fry, the leaves holding spawn very well. It will also provide sanctuary for a variety of other aquatic life. During the summer, miniscule white flowers form at the leaf bases. These lack sepals and petals; two small white coloured bracts serve as petals instead. Can be easily propagated from cuttings.
We have a comprehensive selection of pond plants, including marginal, oxygenation plants, floating water plants and water lilies available to buy in our stores across the UK and online. However, as pond plants are only obtainable during the growing season, stock availability will vary throughout the year and from store to store. If you are looking to buy garden pond plants, please speak to your local store to check on current stock availability before making a journey. Contact details can be found here.
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