Plant Advice Please

Just built a pool out of a wishing well i want to get some water lillys My Misses wants me to get something that grows Taller above the water level and flowers please Cuz i aint Got A Clue and advice and pics would be a bonus thanks Nick

 

If you do get a waterlily, make sure it's a miniature one suitable for a small space. Otherwise, I'd go along with your missus and think about something that grows upwards and makes more visual impact. I like ferns, stripey irises and rodgersias, can't think of anything thats very flowery, though. Mimulus?

 

Hi Folly Mon,

Bog Bean, Marsh Marigold, Water Plantain, Arrow Head & Water Lobelia should keep you going.

 

Collection S2 - Paul Bromfield Aquatics

Hope this helps Nick. It will give you all the plants needed and be suitable for the size of your lily pool. I have one of the miniature lilys and they are lovely! You can browse that site and look for other plants as well. Just check what size pond it says the plants are suitable for!

 

got lots of yellow water iris and water lattuge ...if you want some.
(ps water lattuge have to stay in till may)

 

Lobelia cardinalis, Nick.

 

Bog Beans are my absolute favourite!