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BREASENIA SCHREBERI

Perennial Aquatic Plant with Antibacterial Properties

Brasenia Schreberi is a perennial, rhizomatous and ground cover aquatic plant, ideal for ponds and bodies of water. Its floating, long-petiolate peltate leaves have a bright green upper surface and an often purple lower surface, creating a fascinating chromatic contrast. It produces delicate single and hermaphroditic purple flowers. A unique feature is the protective mucilage that covers the submerged parts, with proven antibacterial and anti-algae properties. An extremely rustic plant, it also tolerates light currents.

Characteristics :

• Ornamental Leaves : Peltate and floating, green above and often purple below, for a unique decorative effect.
• Elegant Flowers : Single, hermaphrodite, of a lively purple colour.
• Protective Mucilage : Antibacterial and anti-algae properties, perfect for improving water quality.
• Hardiness : It resists harsh climates and tolerates light water currents.
• Exposure : Prefers full sun or partial shade.
• Depth : 10 to 30 cm below water level.
• Flowering period : From June to October.

With Brasenia Schreberi, enrich your water garden with a plant that combines beauty, functionality and resistance, ideal for creating a healthy and harmonious environment.

PISTIA STRATIOTES (Water Lettuce)
Tuft of velvety light green leaves, water-repellent, made up of a spongy tissue inside that allows floating. To be brought into a warm greenhouse during the winter, in a sunny position.

Plant Information: Full Sun

Lemna minor (Duckweed)

Lemna minor is a small floating leaflet, known as duckweed. Each leaflet is about 2-3 mm in diameter, smooth and bright green on the upper side, while the lower side tends to be reddish-brown. These tiny plants live in dense colonies and form a thick carpet on the surface of the water.

Uses in Phytoremediation: Lemna minor is widely used in phytoremediation systems. Lemna-based systems are patented and represent one of the most effective solutions for:

• Remove heavy metals dissolved in water.
• Counteract excess phosphates.
• Reduce excess ammonium nitrogen.

Thanks to its rapid growth and ability to absorb nutrients and harmful substances, Lemna minor is an ecological and sustainable tool for water treatment and purification.

Plant Information:

• Exposure: Full sun

This plant thrives in full sun and contributes significantly to the cleanliness and maintenance of water quality in ponds, aquaponics systems or specially set up aquariums.

Pink Astilbe

Pink Astilbe is a perennial and rustic herbaceous plant, much appreciated for its elegance and the beauty of its pink flowers. The leaves, finely engraved, have coppery reflections during youth and take on a dark green color with maturity. The small pink flowers are gathered in soft feathery panicles that stand out above the foliage, creating a delicate and scenic effect.

Plant Information:

• Height: 60–90 cm in moist soils
• Flowering: June - August
• Exposure: Suitable for full sun, partial shade and shade, as long as the soil remains moist

This plant is ideal for borders and areas of the garden with high humidity, offering a touch of sophistication and color even in partially or fully shaded areas.

RED WATER MINT

Aromatic and Ornamental Aquatic Plant

Mentha Aquatica Rubra is a fragrant and decorative aquatic plant, ideal for ponds, humid gardens and areas with little water. Its oval leaves, bright green in the shade, take on a suggestive purple hue when exposed to the sun. The pretty lilac flowers, gathered in globose inflorescences, add a delicate touch during the summer flowering period. In addition to its ornamental value, this plant offers a refreshing fragrance that enriches the surrounding environment.

Characteristics :

• Aromatic Leaves : Oval, bright green or purple, with an intense and refreshing scent.
• Elegant Flowers : Lilac, gathered in globose inflorescences, for a graceful, summery flowering.
• Suitable for Ponds and Moist Grounds : It grows well in little water or on constantly moist ground.
• Exposure : Prefers full sun or partial shade for optimal growth and bright colors.
• Plant height : 20-50 cm in moist soil.
• Flowering period : From July to September.

With Mentha Aquatica Rubra, add to your water garden a plant that combines beauty, aroma and functionality, ideal for creating a lively and harmonious atmosphere.

Marsh rose

Rosa palustris is a unique herbaceous perennial that tolerates moist soils. Although it can grow in partial shade, the plant flowers more abundantly when placed in full sun. It forms a beautiful bush with a drooping habit, helping to create a soft and natural effect in humid gardens.

The flowers of Rosa palustris have five petals, are solitary and very fragrant. Their color is pink, with clearly visible yellow stamens. After flowering, in autumn the fruits appear: bright scarlet red berries that remain on the shrub throughout the winter, adding visual interest to the cold season.

Plant Information:

• Exposure: Full sun or partial shade
• Flowering: June - July
• Height in moist soil: 50–100 cm

Rosa palustris is ideal for moist garden borders, flower beds and areas where the soil is constantly moist, offering scented blooms and decorative winter fruit.

LAYDEKERI PURPURATA

(Latour-Marliac - 1894)
Laydekeri Purpurata is a charming and dynamic water lily, known for its numerous medium-large cup-shaped flowers. The flowers, initially a delicate light pink, gradually darken, reaching a vibrant red on the third day of opening. This color transition, combined with the elegant shape of the flowers, makes Laydekeri Purpurata an ideal choice for enriching aquatic gardens with a touch of color and vitality.

Characteristics :

• Dynamic Flowers : Medium-large and cup-shaped, with a unique color transition from light pink to deep red.
• Abundant flowering : Numerous flowers that guarantee a continuous visual impact.
• Suitable for Elegant Ponds : Perfect for enhancing bodies of water of any size.
• Tradition and Refinement : A historic variety that combines timeless beauty and vivacity.

With Laydekeri Purpurata, enrich your pond with a water lily that combines elegance and surprising chromatic dynamism, perfect for creating a unique atmosphere.

MARSILEA QUADRIFOLIA (Water four-leaf clover)

Ornamental and Resistant Aquatic Fern

Marsilea Quadrifolia, known as the Water Four-Leaf Clover, is a fascinating and versatile aquatic fern, ideal for ponds, wetlands and aquariums. Its characteristic light green, four-leaf clover-like leaves make it a unique decorative choice. Frost-resistant, this plant grows even in little water and is suitable for aquariums, where it will tend to emerge and float. As a protected species, it is a valuable plant for those who want to create a harmonious and sustainable aquatic garden.

Characteristics :

• Unique Leaves : Four-leaf clover shaped, light green in colour, perfect for a natural decorative effect.
• Hardy and Versatile : Tolerates frost and grows well in little water or moist soil.
• Suitable for Aquariums : Ideal for aquariums, although it tends to surface and float.
• Protected Species : A special plant that enriches any aquatic garden.
• Exposure : Prefers full sun or partial shade.
• Plant height : 10-30 cm in moist soil.

With the Marsilea Quadrifolia, bring a unique and resistant fern to your garden or aquarium, which combines aesthetics and functionality to create a natural and serene environment.

HOUTTUYNIA CORDATA

Ornamental and Ground Cover Aquatic Plant

Houttuynia Cordata is a hardy, groundcover herbaceous perennial that is ideal for decorating water gardens and moist soils. Its branched, vibrant red stems support dark green, heart-shaped leaves with a reddish tinge on the underside. When rubbed, the leaves release a delicious orange scent. The delicate, white, four-petalled flowers are gathered in conical heads that add a touch of grace. This plant is known for its vigorous and sometimes invasive growth, perfect for covering large areas with ease.

Characteristics :

• Scented Leaves : Heart-shaped, dark green with reddish shades and a pleasant orange aroma.
• Elegant Flowers : White, with four petals, gathered in conical heads.
• Vigorous Growth : Ground cover and rustic, perfect for covering large surfaces.
• Suitable for Moist Grounds and Ponds : It grows both in shallow water and on moist soils.
• Exposure : Prefers full sun or partial shade.
• Depth and Height :
  • Vegetation above water : 30-50 cm.
  • Depth under water : 0-5 cm.
• Flowering period : From July to September.

With Houttuynia Cordata, add to your water garden a plant that combines aesthetics, scent and practicality, ideal for creating a lively and scented environment.

MARLIACEA CHROMATELLA

(Latour-Marliac - 1887)
Marliacea Chromatella is a timeless classic water lily, prized for its large, cup-shaped flowers of a uniform pale sulphur yellow that add elegance and brightness to any water garden. This variety is highly re-flowering and will also grow successfully in partially shaded positions, making it versatile and easy to grow. Winner of the prestigious Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) award, Marliacea Chromatella is a symbol of botanical excellence.

Characteristics :

• Refined Flowers : Large, cup-shaped, with a delicate and uniform pale sulphur yellow colour.
• High Repeat Flowering: Blooms repeatedly to ensure continued beauty.
• Versatile : It grows well even in partially shaded positions.
• Prestigious Awards : Awarded by the RHS for its quality and beauty.

With Marliacea Chromatella, your water garden will become an oasis of charm and refinement, ideal for enthusiasts and collectors.

Thalia dealbata

Description: Native to Carolina, Thalia dealbata is one of the most ornamental aquatic plants. Its large, lanceolate and strongly veined leaves are a bright green with glaucous reflections. These leaves are supported by long petioles and are covered with a white patina, the same characteristic found on the stems. The flowers, of a delicate purple color, gather in a terminal spike.

Hardiness and Climate: Thalia dealbata is not very hardy to frost and can therefore only overwinter outdoors in regions with a mild climate.

Plant Information:

• Exposure: Full sun or partial shade
• Flowering: July - August
• Height above water level: 150–200 cm
• Depth below water level: 2–5 cm

Callitriche verna (Shrimp's grass)

Callitriche verna is a perennial plant characterized by leaflets that take on two different shapes:

• The emerged or floating leaves have a star shape.
• The submerged leaves are more linear and end in a point.

The small flowers bloom in the axils of the leaves. The plant lives in colonies in cold and flowing waters, preferring partially shaded positions. It does not tolerate depths greater than 20 cm and continues to grow even during the winter. Thanks to its adaptability, it is also suitable for aquariums.

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Plant Information:

• Exposure: Partial shade
• Flowering: March - June

Azolla caroliniana

Azolla caroliniana, poetically called "fairy moss", is a floating mini-fern characterized by small, fleshy, bilobed pinnules, covered in fine hairs. These pinnules are arranged on both sides of the stem, in opposite pairs, and give the plant a delicate and almost ethereal appearance. In late summer, its leafy bodies tend to turn red, adding a touch of seasonal color to the aquatic environment.

This fern is particularly suitable for aquariums, where it can be placed in well-lit areas. Thanks to its floating nature, it helps improve the quality of the water by providing shade and protection from excessive sunlight.

Plant Information:

• Exposure: Full sun, partial shade
• Reproduction: Currently unavailable

Azolla caroliniana lends itself well to both natural ponds and aquariums, enriching the environment with its unique appearance and its ability to float on the surface.

Hemerocallis fulva

Hemerocallis fulva is a rustic herbaceous perennial characterized by ribbon-like leaves, light green, arched and gathered in tufts. Its large dark orange flowers, similar to those of lilies, are particularly showy during flowering. After the flowering period, it is advisable to cut the stems at ground level to encourage the plant's regeneration and maintain a tidy appearance.

Plant Information:

• Exposure: Full sun or partial shade
• Flowering: June - August
• Height in moist soil: about 100 cm

This plant adapts well to moist soils and different light conditions, making it ideal for gardens, borders or areas where a summer flowering with great visual impact is required.

Sisyrinchium angustifolium

Sisyrinchium angustifolium is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America, belonging to the Iridaceae family. The plant has narrow linear leaves that grow in compact tufts. Above these tufts, thin flattened flowering stems rise, which support splendid inflorescences.

The flowers of Sisyrinchium angustifolium are hermaphroditic and of a delicate blue-purple color, composed of 6 petals. The flowering is prolonged and the flowers appear for several weeks during the summer, giving an ornamental and constant appearance to the plant.

Plant Information:

• Exposure: Full sun or partial shade
• Flowering: July - September
• Height in moist soil: 20–50 cm

Sisyrinchium angustifolium thrives in moist, well-drained soil and adapts to a variety of light conditions. With its blue-purple flowers and long flowering season, it is an excellent choice for borders, beds, or water gardens, where it adds color and visual interest throughout much of the summer.

IRIS LAEVIGATA

Oriental Elegance for Ponds and Water Gardens

Iris Laevigata is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Asia, perfect for adding a touch of sophistication to water gardens. Its erect stems support beautiful blue-violet flowers, which, although short-lived, make a striking visual impact. For best results, it is recommended to plant several specimens close together in full sun. This hardy plant is ideal for ponds and shallow bodies of water.

Characteristics :

• Elegant Flowers : Violet blue, borne on erect stems, for a unique decorative effect.
• Short but intense flowering : It blooms in the months of May and June.
• Ideal for Ponds : Perfect for aquatic environments with shallow water.
• Exposure : Prefers full sun or partial shade for optimal flowering.
• Depth and Height :
  • Vegetation above water : 60-90 cm.
  • Depth under water : 2-5 cm.

With Iris Laevigata, give your pond or water garden a touch of elegance and an explosion of colour, ideal for creating harmonious and refined environments.