All products for sale

ORONTIUM AQUATICUM (Golden Club)

Elegant Aquatic Plant with Yellow Inflorescences and Velvety Leaves

Orontium Aquaticum, also known as Golden Club, is a perennial and rhizomatous herbaceous plant, extremely rustic and ideal for decorating ponds and water features. Its linear leaves, velvety to the touch, of a bright dark green and silvery on the underside, add elegance and refinement to the aquatic landscape. In spring, this plant produces spectacular yellow inflorescences, supported by long white arched stems that emerge gracefully above the water.

Characteristics :

• Velvety Leaves : Linear, dark green on top and silvery on the bottom, for a refined visual effect.
• Bright inflorescences : Yellow, supported by arched and emerging white stems, which flower in spring.
• Very robust rhizome : Allows for stable and luxuriant growth, ideal for bodies of water.
• Suitable for Ponds and Wetlands : Grows well in aquatic soils with shallow water.
• Hardiness : Hardy and easy to grow, ideal for natural water gardens.
• Exposure : Prefers full sun or partial shade for optimal flowering.
• Depth and Height :
  • Vegetation above water : 20-30 cm.
  • Depth under water : 10-20 cm.
• Flowering period : From March to April.

With the Orontium Aquaticum, enrich your water garden with a decorative and resistant plant, perfect for creating a refined and natural environment.

SAURURUS CERNUUS (Lizard Tail)

Ornamental Aquatic Plant with Scented Inflorescences

Saururus Cernuus, also known as Lizard's Tail, is a rhizomatous perennial native to North America, ideal for decorating ponds, water gardens and even aquariums. Its tall, erect stems bear alternate, heart-shaped leaves, creating a natural, lush effect. In summer, it produces unusual, white, pendulous inflorescences that exude a delicate citrus scent and resemble the wriggling shape of a lizard's tail. Its rapid growth and decorative appearance make it a versatile choice for aquatic environments.

Characteristics :

• Unique Inflorescences : Pendulous, white and scented, with an unusual shape that recalls the tail of a lizard.
• Heart-shaped leaves : Alternate and ornamental, ideal for a natural and elegant effect.
• Delicate Fragrance : Diffuses a citrus fragrance, ideal for creating a relaxing atmosphere.
• Fast Growing : Perfect for quickly filling spaces in ponds or water gardens.
• Suitable for Aquariums : It also lends itself well as a decorative aquatic plant for aquariums.
• Exposure : Prefers full sun or partial shade.
• Depth and Height :
  • Vegetation above water : 80-100 cm.
  • Depth under water : 2-10 cm.
• Flowering period : From June to November.

With Saururus Cernuus, add to your water garden a plant with a unique charm and pleasant fragrance, perfect for creating a serene and lush environment.

Typha latifolia variegated

Description: The variegated Typha latifolia stands out for its splendid lanceolate, long and narrow leaves, of a light green embellished with longitudinal white-cream streaks. During the summer the typical velvety inflorescence that characterizes the Thyhe appears. This variety is considered the most beautiful among the Typha and, unlike the other species, it does not become invasive. It prefers partially shaded positions and, to keep the plant healthy and in shape, it is advisable to divide it every two years.

Plant Information:

• Exposure: Partial shade
• Flowering: July - September
• Height above water level: 150–200 cm
• Depth below water level: 5–10 cm

PYGMAEA RUBRA

Small but surprising, Pygmaea Rubra is a water lily extraordinary for its delicacy and beauty. Its tiny star-shaped flowers, initially dark pink, gradually transform into a bright red, creating a fascinating chromatic show. With a diameter of only 6 cm, these miniatures are perfect for small ponds or decorative containers. This re-flowering variety is particularly suited to cold waters, ensuring continuous and spectacular flowering.

Characteristics :

• Miniature Flowers : Very small star-shaped flowers of only 6 cm, with a chromatic evolution from dark pink to red.
• High Repeat Flowering: It flowers continuously, making it ideal for water gardens in all seasons.
• Suitable for Cool Climates : Prefers cold waters, perfect for ponds in less warm environments.
• Perfect for Compact Spaces : Ideal for small ponds or decorative water containers.

With Pygmaea Rubra, bring a touch of delicacy and color to your aquatic garden, perfect for creating an intimate and charming atmosphere.

HOUTTUYNIA CORDATA
Perennial herbaceous plant, rustic and ground cover. It has bright red branched stems and dark green heart-shaped leaves, reddish underneath, which smell of orange when rubbed. The white flowers with four petals are gathered in conical heads. Invasive plant. It also grows in humid soils. Plant Information: Full Sun, Partial Shade, Flowering: VII-IX height of vegetation above the water leveldepth below the water level: 30-50 cm0-5 cm

HYDROCOTYLE VULGARIS (Water Bowl)

Evergreen and Decorative Aquatic Plant

Hydrocotyle Vulgaris, known as Water Bowl, is a pretty evergreen aquatic plant ideal for decorating ponds and aquariums. Its almost round leaves, with crenate margins and arranged alternately, create a delicate ornamental effect. The inflorescence, composed of small white flowers grouped in globes, adds further charm during the summer flowering period.

Characteristics :

• Ornamental Leaves : Almost round, with crenate margin and alternate arrangement, for an elegant and natural appearance.
• Delicate Flowers : Globose inflorescences of small white flowers, perfect for enriching the aquatic landscape.
• Evergreen and Versatile : Suitable for ponds and aquariums, for both decorative and functional use.
• Exposure : Prefers full sun for lush growth.
• Depth and Height :
  • Vegetation above water : Up to 10 cm.
  • Depth under water : 2-5 cm.
• Flowering period : From June to August.

With Hydrocotyle Vulgaris, enrich your aquatic garden or aquarium with an ornamental plant that combines simplicity and beauty, perfect for creating a serene and welcoming 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

Hosta sieboldiana "Elegans"

Hosta sieboldiana 'Elegans' is a hardy herbaceous perennial native to Japan, known for its ornamental appearance and rapid growth. It features beautiful heart-shaped leaves with prominent veins; their glaucous color intensifies in shade, providing depth and visual interest. The white, funnel-shaped flowers are borne in racemes on long stems that rise well above the foliage, adding drama during the bloom period. This plant is a ground cover and spreads rapidly, making it ideal for covering large areas in the garden.

Plant Information:

• Exposure: Prefers partial shade and shade
• Flowering: June - July
• Height in moist soil: about 50 cm

This Hosta is ideal for less sunny areas of the garden, where it can thrive due to its shade tolerance, offering decorative foliage and elegant flowers that emerge above the leaves.

CELEBRATION

(Strawberry - 1994)
Celebration is a vibrant and spectacular water lily, renowned for its large, double, star-shaped flowers in a bright, uniform fuchsia pink. Intensely scented, this re-blooming variety adds a burst of colour and fragrance to your water garden. Due to its vigorous growth, Celebration requires a lot of space, making it ideal for large ponds.

Characteristics :

• Extraordinary Flowers : Large, double and star-shaped, with a vivid uniform fuchsia pink color.
• Intense Fragrance : Enrichs the garden with an enveloping and pleasant fragrance.
• High Repeat Flowering : It blooms continuously throughout the season, ensuring a long-lasting show.
• Vigorous Growth : Ideal for spacious ponds and large water gardens.

With Celebration, transform your water garden into an oasis of color and fragrance, thanks to a variety that combines beauty and vigor.

Lemna trisulca

Lemna trisulca is a small floating aquatic plant characterized by light green, slightly elongated fronds. These fronds appear in groups of three, arranged in a distinctive cross. The species lives mainly submerged, forming dense colonies on the surface of the water.

Uses and Adaptability:

• Lemna trisulca is also suitable for aquariums, where it can help create a natural habitat and improve water quality.
• The plant thrives in full sun, taking advantage of direct light for photosynthesis.

Plant Information:

• Exposure: Full sun

Lemna trisulca, with its delicate appearance and its ability to live in dense colonies, is ideal for embellishing ponds, aquariums and other situations where resistant and low-maintenance aquatic vegetation is required.

MINIMUM TYPE
Uniform and erect stems; characteristic female inflorescence, elliptical or globular, brown in colour.

Plant Information: Full Sun, Flowering: V-VIII Height of vegetation above water levelDepth below water level: 40-60 cm2-5 cm

Myriophyllum alterniflorum

Myriophyllum alterniflorum is an aquatic herbaceous plant characterized by a brownish-green color. Its leaves are bipinnate and are grouped in whorls of four per node along the stems, giving the plant a particularly decorative and structured appearance.

Plant Information:

• Exposure: Full sun or partial shade
• Flowering: August - September

This species is suitable for aquatic environments such as ponds and aquariums, contributing to underwater beauty and providing habitat for aquatic fauna.

SULTAN

(Latour-Marliac - 1910)
Sultan is an elegant and charming water lily, perfect for enhancing ponds and water gardens with its medium-sized flowers. The petals, an intense cherry red that darkens at the base and delicately fades to white towards the tips, create a refined and harmonious color contrast. This classic variety is ideal for those looking for a combination of vibrant colors and natural grace.

Characteristics :

• Refined Flowers : Medium sized, with a lively cherry red that delicately fades to white at the tips.
• Elegant Color Contrast : The darker red at the base adds depth to the color.
• Suitable for Decorative Ponds : Ideal for creating a serene and sophisticated atmosphere.
• Tradition of Quality : A historic variety of Latour-Marliac, a symbol of timeless beauty.

With Sultan, enrich your water garden with a water lily that embodies grace and vivacity, perfect for elegant and harmonious decorative spaces.

Physostegia virginiana

Physostegia virginiana is a hardy herbaceous perennial native to North America. The plant has irregular, lanceolate and finely toothed leaves of a deep dark green color. The flowers, of a delicate mauve color, have a corolla shaped like a snapdragon and are grouped in dense terminal spikes, creating a remarkable ornamental effect during the flowering season.

Plant Information:

• Exposure: Suitable for full sun and partial shade
• Flowering: June - August
• Height in moist soil: 100–120 cm

Physostegia virginiana thrives in moist, well-drained soil, and because of its hardiness and summer flowering, it is an ideal choice for borders, beds and water gardens.

MANDARIN

(Pol Detienne - 1991)
Mandarin is a charming water lily, perfect for small ponds and intimate water gardens. Its small, bright canary yellow flowers turn pale as the season begins, providing a delicate and refined contrast. Its rounded, green, bronze-marbled leaves add a unique decorative touch. With a long bloom from June to October, Mandarin provides continued beauty throughout the season.

Characteristics :

• Bright Flowers : Small and bright canary yellow in colour, with more delicate shades at the beginning of the season.
• Ornamental Leaves : Round, green with elegant bronze marbling.
• Prolonged flowering : From June to October, for a garden that is always in bloom.
• Ideal for Compact Spaces : Perfect for small pools and intimate environments.

Choose Mandarin for a touch of liveliness and class in your water garden, combining practicality and elegance.

Aurora is a classic and charming water lily, loved for its medium-sized cup-shaped flowers that have an exceptional color transition. When opening, the flower shows a delicate light yellow, which gradually evolves towards an elegant copper color. The slow growth makes this variety ideal for those looking for an exclusive and refined plant to enrich their water garden.

Characteristics:
Elegant Flowers: Cup-shaped, medium-sized, with a unique color gradation from light yellow to copper.
Slow Growth: Perfect for those who want a plant that is easy to manage and long-lasting.
Suitable for Decorative Ponds: Ideal for small ponds and bodies of water.
Iconic History: A variety introduced in 1895, a symbol of tradition and refinement.
With Aurora, your water garden will be enriched with warm and sophisticated colors, perfect for creating a serene and welcoming atmosphere.