Brooklime

Veronica beccabunga is a creeping, native wildflower and is excellent for growing at the edges of a pond. Spreading, succulent stems are covered in small blue flowers from May to August. As a rafting plant that is allowed to grow freely it will use plenty of surplus nutrients and will help to keep a pond or container free from algae. It will also encourage wildlife and allow colonies of tadpoles to develop under its protective leafy canopy. A good plant for pollinating bees, hoverflies and butterflies.

Position: Full sun to part shade
Planting depth: Damp soil to 15cm (6’’) below water level.
Growth rate: Fast
Season of Interest: Blue flowers May-Sept
Hardiness: Hardy
Size: Height: 6in (15cm) Spread: 3ft (1m)

Aquatic pot and compost variations

Aquatic plants come in a variety of pot and compost variations that have different benefits for planting and growing.

Mesh Pot | (Aquatic Compost)
Pot can be removed and plant can be planted directly into soil or margins above or below the water line. Pot and plant can also be placed directly into water to be container grown, but will still need repotting in time.

Pot | AQ (Aquatic Compost)
Pot must be removed and plant should be planted directly into soil or margins above or below the water line.

Pot | (Regular Compost)
Pot must be removed and plant should be planted directly into soil or margins above the water line. Cannot be planted directly into soil below the water line.