{"title":"Pond Edge-Covering Plants","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoften your pond edge while supporting wildlife? These low-growing creeping marginal plants trail naturally over liners, gravel or shallow shelves, helping to cover exposed areas and create sheltered, connected margins for amphibians and insects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chinese-marshflower-mazus-reptans","title":"Chinese Marshflower | Mazus reptans","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eChinese Marshflower \u003cem\u003e(\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMazus reptans) \u003c\/em\u003eis a hardy semi-evergreen perennial originating from the Himalayas, renowned for its ability to create vibrant groundcover and provide essential shelter for emerging pond wildlife, such as froglets and amphibians. From May to August, this charming plant produces masses of delicate purple flowers with striking yellow and white markings, which attract bees and other pollinators. Its dense, mat-forming foliage forms a lush carpet, ideal for stabilising soil along pond edges or covering boggy ground. Fully hardy in the UK, Mazus reptans is exceptionally reliable, even in colder regions, making it perfect for wildlife-friendly gardens and naturalistic pondscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plants for Ponds","offers":[{"title":"1ltr","offer_id":30460596551,"sku":"MAZREP1","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1ltr - Pack of 3","offer_id":5558162554909,"sku":"MAZREP1I3","price":36.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3ltr","offer_id":30460596743,"sku":"MAZREP3","price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"9cm - Pack of 3","offer_id":30460597063,"sku":"MAZREP9I3","price":24.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1479\/1514\/files\/ChineseMarshflower-_Mazusreptans_PlantsforPonds1.jpg?v=1701158934"},{"product_id":"white-chinese-marshflower-mazus-reptans-albus","title":"White Chinese Marshflower | Mazus reptans 'Albus'","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite Chinese Marshflower (\u003cem\u003eMazus reptans\u003c\/em\u003e 'Albus') is a resilient, low-growing perennial native to the Himalayas, well-suited to UK gardens. Forming a dense mat of bright green, toothed leaves, it reaches a height of approximately 5 cm and spreads up to 30 cm, making it an excellent ground cover for merging the edge of a pond with the ground, bog gardens, and moist areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom May to July, this plant produces charming white tubular flowers that attract bees and other pollinators, enhancing the biodiversity of your garden. Its mat-forming habit also provides shelter for small wildlife, contributing to a balanced ecosystem. Its semi-evergreen foliage provides year-round interest, with leaves persisting through mild winters.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plants for Ponds","offers":[{"title":"1ltr","offer_id":30460685959,"sku":"MAZRAL1","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1ltr - Pack of 3","offer_id":5558177103901,"sku":"MAZRAL1I3","price":36.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3ltr","offer_id":30460686023,"sku":"MAZRAL3","price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"9cm - Pack of 3","offer_id":30460686151,"sku":"MAZRAL9I3","price":24.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1479\/1514\/files\/WhiteChineseMarshflower-_Mazusreptans_Albus_PlantsforPonds1.jpg?v=1701185845"},{"product_id":"bog-pimpernel-anagallis-stenella","title":"Bog pimpernel | Anagallis Tenella","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Bog Pimpernel \u003cem\u003e(Anagallis tenella)\u003c\/em\u003e is a charming native perennial, perfect for very shallow ponds, pond beach areas, and bog gardens. 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This creeping perennial features soft, densely woolly grey-green leaves and thrives in dappled shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt provides excellent cover for amphibians and supports pollinators as well as other garden wildlife. Hardy in most UK regions, Marsh St John's Wort withstands severe winters, ensuring it remains a steadfast feature year-round.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plants for Ponds","offers":[{"title":"9cm - Pack of 3","offer_id":33404106890,"sku":"HYPELO9I3","price":24.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1479\/1514\/files\/MarshStJohn_sWort_Hypericumelodes_PlantsforPonds2.jpg?v=1700910694"},{"product_id":"square-stalked-st-johns-wort-hypericum-tetrapterum","title":"Square stalked St John's Wort | Hypericum tetrapterum","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"172\" data-end=\"253\"\u003eA native, bee-friendly creeping perennial ideal for softening the edges of ponds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"525\"\u003eSquare-stalked St John’s Wort produces bright yellow flowers from July to September, held above fresh green foliage. 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This mat-forming perennial produces charming, rounded leaves on trailing stems that cascade over rocks, pond edges, or container pond rims. From June to August, it bursts into bloom with bright, golden-yellow flowers that attract pollinators like bees and butterflies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreeping Jenny’s vigorous growth provides excellent groundcover, offering shade and shelter for amphibians like frogs and toads. Fully hardy and thriving in moist to wet soils, this plant is easy to grow and ideal for both naturalistic ponds and small container water features, combining beauty with biodiversity benefits. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plants for Ponds","offers":[{"title":"1ltr","offer_id":33869821706,"sku":"LYSNUM1","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1ltr - Pack of 3","offer_id":5558066642973,"sku":"LYSNUM1I3","price":36.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3ltr","offer_id":33869821578,"sku":"LYSNUM3","price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"9cm - Pack of 3","offer_id":33869821642,"sku":"LYSNUM9I3","price":24.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1479\/1514\/files\/CreepingJenny-_Lysimachianummularia_PlantsforPonds2.jpg?v=1701161538"},{"product_id":"golden-creeping-jenny-lysimachia-nummularia-aurea","title":"Golden Creeping Jenny | Lysimachia nummularia Aurea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCreeping Jenny 'Aurea' \u003cem\u003e(Lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea')\u003c\/em\u003e is a striking perennial with golden-yellow foliage that brightens up pond edges, containers, and boggy areas. From June to August, this variety also produces charming golden-yellow flowers, adding vibrant colour to any setting. Perfect for groundcover or cascading over the edges of water features, this mat-forming plant attracts pollinators such as bees while offering shade and shelter for amphibians like frogs and toads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts bold, golden leaves make it a standout choice for container ponds or naturalistic water features, creating a lush, wildlife-friendly display. Fully hardy in the UK and easy to maintain, Creeping Jenny 'Aurea' is as practical as it is eye-catching. 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