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Discussion in 'Identification Area' started by roders, May 17, 2007.

  1. Liz

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    [​IMG] Well done Liz,you have near enough nailed it.
    It is Watercress Nasturtium-Aquaticum also related to the Brassica family.A generaly good doer in my pond....It helps keep the water clear,provides cover and the fish love foraging around in it's floating roots.

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  3. Liz

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    It looks really good in your pond, as do the fish. It's surprising sometimes to see the dlowers of edible plants- spoken of disparagingly as 'gone to seed' because it's not the bit we want.
    Is it invasive? I might try a bit in my barrel, I had water hyacinth which crept all over, provided good shade and dangly roots, but it spread too fast and was not hardy, so made a sludgy mess in winter.
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    [​IMG] Hi Liz ,yes it can be invasive,grows very quickly in spring and summer.........Just remember YOU are in control though, of how big it becomes.....and yes it is hardy.
     
  5. Liz

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    Thanks roders. I just read a tip in another thread about putting watercress from the supermarket in, but probably not the same variety.
     
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    [​IMG] Mine was from Waitrose...about 4 years ago..no idea of the variety
     
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    Ahh the mystery plant has been identified , been praying on my mind all the time i've been out!!
     
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    pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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    I bought some from the supermarket for my pond, when I opened up the bag all I had was leaves, not one stem that I could root. :mad:
    Wont be buying my plants there again. :D
     
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    Throw a few leaves in the pond Pete they may well root. [​IMG]
     
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    pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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    Victoria Lover of Exotic Flora

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    Did I not just see this on the Chelsea Flower Show?
     
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    [​IMG] Very similar,I noticed it too.
     
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