Water Hawthorn (Aponogenton) Aponogeton distachyos is an example of one of the most effective Deep-water aquatics, it is a simple plant to grow with leaves which tend to be evergreen and flowers that appear for months on end. These curious flowers borne on spikes which float at the surface, each flower has waxy white petals and black anthers. The fragrance is powerful, variously described as 'vanilla and 'Hawthorn-like'. The oblong leaves are sometimes blotched with brown and the eventual spread is about 2 ft. Unlike a Water Lily it can flourish in partial shade and moving water, but be sure that it’s deep enough for the tubers that they are below the ice in winter. Pond Lily (Nuphar) It is a relative from the Water Lily family nonetheless it seriously is not as attractive as it's illustrious cousin. The flowers are small, rather plain and are carried on thick stems above the water. There are, however, a few distinct advantages, light ans shade is not a problem and neither is moving water. For an average sized pond choose 'Nuphar minima' (N. pumila). The yellow flowers are about 1inch across and the under-water foliage is translucent. Unfortunately, the types on offer tend to be the giant ones including N. lutea (Brandy Bottle) with its 3 inch bottle shaped yellow flowers which smell strongly of alcohol. This really is only ideal for a large pond or lake. Water Fringe (Nymphoides) There is simply one basic species - Nymphoides peltata, commonly referred to as Floating Heart. Inside the catalogues you might find it listed as Villarsia bennettii or Limnanthermum nymphoides. The miniature Water Lily-like leaves measure about 2 inches across and are sometimes crinkly edged and blotched or spotted with brown. The 11/2 inch yellow flower is more sort of a Buttercup than a Water Lily, and also the petal edges are fringed. The blooms are borne in small clusters. This can be a useful plant for giving rapid surface cover before Water Lilies become too established, however it might get out of hand. Golden Club (Orontium) Orontium aquaticum is usually a trouble free and non-invasive plant with just one fussy requrement, it does need lots of soil, so ensure that you do plant it in a deep Water Lily basket. It will grow in shallow water, but it needs a planting depth of not less than 1ft. if you want the leaves to float on the water surface instead of standing erect out of the water. The foliage is attractive with blue-green above and silvery below. The biggest feature of this member of the Arum family is the weird flower head. This stands above the water similar to a pure white pencil that has a tip which is coloured gold by a mass of little yellow florets. This is one aquatic plant that I would not hesitate to recommend to anyone.
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Aponogeton distachyos is one of one of the best Deep-water aquatics, undoubtedly a simple plant to grow with leaves which are often evergreen and flowers that appear for months on end.
For my next article I’ll be writing in regards to the floating plants that you might consider placing into your pond. There are eight in particular that I want to mention so I might have to separate them into several small articles. Happy reading to you all. I would certainly also like to take this chance to thank the 'gardener london' company who have given me help and advise right through the many years that I’ve been gardening.
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