The plant that outperforms and outsells all others is the Norfolk reed (Phragmites australis). Not only does this hoover up pollution it oxygenates as well. Basically after that, you are after anything that grows fast and that can easily be cut down to the rootstock and disposed of. The Sweet Galingale (Cyperus longus), Soft Rush (Juncus effusus) and True Bulrush (Scirpus lacustris) are excellent choices.
What Are The Best Aquatic Plants For Minimal Debris!
- Try Busy Lizzies, Begonias, Antirrhinums and Lobelias. If you pick off the dead flowers as they grow, the color will be endless too until the first frosts of autumn.
- Hebes like Hebe rakiensis or Hebe albicans ' Red Edge'. These are quite small, hardly 30cm high but spread over 80cm, but there are a profusion of all sizes and leaf color and shape.
- For a relief from the dome shapes try a spiky leaved Mahonia x Charity or the Osmanthus hetrophyllus 'Variegatus'. For vertical stripes choose a slow growing New Zealand Flax like Phormium 'Rainbow Sunrise'.
Which Aquatic Plants Offer The Best Shade?
Most lilies will fit the bill if you can provide the depth of water, but if the plants are in a shallow trough like marginal area you might try Nymphoides peltata often known a Villarsia or water fringe lily. This is quite vigorous but easy to keep in check, it has small lily like pads with a small funnel shaped yellow flower, quickly covering a fairly large area whilst other plants are finding their feet.
Which Plants Are Suited To A Japanese Garden Theme?
- In spring there is the Cherry blossom; particularly the Yoshino Cherry (Prunus x yeodensis) or the Japanese Apricot (Prunus mume).
- In Autumn there is coloring of the maple leaves. In between we allow ourselves in this country the vibrant colors of dwarf rhododendrons and Azaleas, but the Japanese would be just as content with pruned box, because their priority is structure and form in the garden.
- Pines like the Red Pine (Pinus densiflora), the Black Pine(Pinus thunbergii) are pruned and distorted to create features. Screening plants can also include bamboos and ground cover is usually just moss.
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