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Many varieties of Hardy Bog Plants available AND numerous varieties of Annual (tropical) Bog Plants available in our Online Store and Catalog
Bog Plants
All bog plants prefer full sunlight. Those that tolerate partial sun are so noted in their descriptions in the catalog. (request catalog) Your plants will become tall and weak stemmed in lower light conditions if they are not suited to less sunlight.
The top soil you will need should be a good quality, heavy clay-loam mixture. Do not use subsoil. Avoid lightweight soil amendments as they will float when placed in the pond.
Use a planting container that is as large as you can comfortably fit in the space you have. Larger containers will produce larger plants.
Fertilization will determine the rate of growth and the lushness of the foliage. Excessive feeding will cause the plant to grow very large. Feed most bog plants one to three times per growing season using fertilizer tablets.
Keep dead or dying leaves pinched off for the best appearance. Remove dead flowers to prevent seed production and to boost continued blooming on most varieties.
Water depth varies according to the plant species, see the descriptions in the catalog (request catalog) for specific information. Winter care requires you to place the pot below the freeze-line during winter for hardy plants, and to take tropical varieties indoors or to a greenhouse.
Bog plants with floating leaves will not tolerate turbulence around their leaves, they need quieter water. Vertical plants do well in moving water as well as in still water, and also make good bank stabilizers.
This widely varied group of plants gives vertical interest in many textures and sizes. Extend your flowering season or add a lush, feel to any water garden. Available in hardy and tropical, this group of plants will provide an added dimension to the pond.
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