Would you like to surround your garden pond with flowering plants? Not every crop can cope with the conditions of this location. The loosestrife, on the other hand, is perfect for wet locations. Read here what makes him so special.
Loosestrife likes water and moisture
The purple loosestrife feels comfortable near water
In the wild, loosestrife mainly grows
- in bogs
- at lakes
- on wet meadows
In summary, the ornamental plant thrives in all places that can have sufficiently moist soil. Accordingly, the plant is ideal for greening your garden pond.
Is there a risk of waterlogging?
Only a few plants are suitable for a humid environment that prevails in the garden pond. If this overflows when it rains, for example, waterlogging threatens to cause root rot. Not so with loosestrife. On the contrary, he loves wet feet. Waterlogging does not cause him any problems.
Can loosestrife be planted directly in the pond?
Purple loosestrife is most commonly used as a background plant on the bank edge. Furthermore, it is suitable for
- the swamp zone
- the wet zone
- as well as for shallow water with a water depth of up to 20 cm
What you need to consider when planting
Even if loosestrife makes few demands on the soil - normal garden soil is sufficient - it needs a sunny location. The pink flower is particularly effective in groups. However, you don't have to buy countless specimens from the tree nursery for this effect. A single plant is enough to start with. The purple loosestrife is very keen to reproduce and will thrive on its own in the right location.
Pond plants overwinter
In general, the purple loosestrife is hardy. In the garden bed, it can spend the cold season outdoors without any frost protection. Near the shore, however, the ground threatens to freeze deep down. Therefore, you need to dig up pond plants before the first frost, place them in a bucket of water and overwinter indoors. In the spring, plant the plant again in its usual location.