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Gunnera
Manicata - Chile Rhubarb, Giant
Rhubarb |
| Gigantic,
deeply-lobed, deep green leaves up to 2
metres across on prickly stalks. This
majestic, architectural plant is perfect for
the edge of a large pond or stream. |
| One of
the most spectacular plants that can be
grown in Britain, it requires deep,
permanently moist, humus-rich soil, lots of
space and protection from cold, drying
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Arum Lily
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Zantedeschia aethiopica |
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iconic arum lily is an exotic looking
perennial with strikingly large heart shaped
foliage that produces one of the most
breathtaking flowers that can be grown
outside in the UK.
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moisture loving beauty is ideal for damp soil or a pond
margin where it will quickly clump up to produce masses of
wonderful blooms. In colder areas cover with a mulch of
straw through the winter.
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Hostas
- Plantain Lily |
| The popular and handsome hosta is an ideal
perennial groundcover plant
for moist, well-drained areas of the garden.
Many varieties are available from the very large to the
very small. The flowers of the hosta are somewhat
underrated and can quickly brighten up that shady part of
your garden. The hosta is happy in
sun or shade, but prefers to be sheltered
from cold drying winds. |
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Caltha Palustris - Marsh Marigold |
| Marsh
marigolds produce striking deep yellow flowers in spring and
early summer (March to June) on top of glossy deep green
kidney shaped leaves. Ideally suited to bog gardens and pond
margins the marsh marigold loves to have its feet wet at all
times. |
| The flowers are loved by bees and butterflies as this
water loving perennial is rich in nectar. Over time this
plant will spread to form a deep glossy carpet attractive to
both admirers and wildlife. A must have bog and pond plant. |
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Darmera
peltata - Umbrella
Plant |
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slow spreading perennial is found in damp woodland in the
western united states. Darmera peltata is a large architectural
plant that produces deep green leaves over half a metre across
on one to two metre tall
stems. The leaves of the umbrella plant turn red in autumn
creating an all new look. |
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plant produces pink and white clusters of flowers rising
above and sometimes before the foliage in late spring. It is
an ideal replacement for gunnera (above) if you do not have
the room. |
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Rodgersia
- Rodgersia podophylla |
| Rodgersia
loves damp soil but hates being waterlogged or flooded so
positioning of your plant in your bog garden or pond margin
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fully hardy perennial produces large architectural leaves
that start out bronze then turning to a rich glossy green in
May and June. This plant will grow in part shade very
happily and will even tolerate full sun if the roots are
kept moist. Happy in slightly acidic or alkaline soils this
slug proof stunner is a bog garden favourite. |
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Yellow
Flag Iris -
Iris
pseudacorus |
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yellow flag iris has tall sword shaped leaves up to one
metre and produces stunning yellow flowers. This plant
prefers to be very wet and can even tolerate being submerged
to a shallow depth in the pond. Although an aquatic plant
Iris
pseudacorus is ideal for a bog garden as it can tolerate
a wide range of conditions including short spells of
dryness. It is also an excellent water cleaner as it can
take up pollution from the water and is ideal for dirty
water and drain outlets such as sceptic tank run offs. This
fast growing plant can spread quickly and may need thinning
out every couple of years. |
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Ligularia
- The Rocket aka Golden groundsel |
| A truly
stunning plant, the large serrated leaved 'Ligularia' is an
excellent addition to your bog garden. Ligularia produces
bright tall exotic flowers on contrasting dark stems in July
to august. It prefers dappled shade and requires plenty of
moisture at the roots. 'The Rocket' has been awarded a
prestigious RHS award of garden merit. This large clump
forming perennial needs plenty of room to grow and may need
to be placed towards the back of your border. |
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Osmunda regalis
- Royal Fern |
| This moisture
loving giant fern can attract a lot of attention in the
garden. Put this in your garden and you will be asked
'What is it and where can I get one?'. It prefers a damp slightly
acidic clay soil where it can unfold its colossal fronds
before turning bronze in the autumn. |
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Rheum
palmatum - Chinese
Rhubarb / Ornamental Rhubarb |
| Tall
spires red-crimson flowers in early summer held
proudly above coarsely toothed, reddish-green leaves,
held on gorgeous blood red stems. This excellent
large foliage plant is closely related to garden rhubarb
and will not take over your border or pond margin as much
as the gigantic Gunnera. With large
leaves atop striking red stems this is a real eye catcher. |
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More
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