Beautiful varieties and their requirements

As a result of different location requirements of the plants, the bank area is dependent on the actual Pond size divided into three zones that are cleverly laid out and contribute to a pleasantly harmonious overall look. The following bank structure is beneficial for the overall environment and biological balance:

• Moist swamp plant zone with mixed water depth between zero to ten centimeters as a zone that is possibly only soaked to underwater at certain times of the day / seasons;
• Area for plants that visually enhance the edge of the pond, secure it mechanically and protect other species from excessive solar radiation;
• Background area without direct contact with the pond water, which serves as a wind protection and at the same time is used as a retreat for the animals living in the pond;

The range of suitable plants is extremely rich, the most popular for you in a brief portrait:

Purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria)

• Family: loosestrife (Europe and Asia on lake, pond and river banks);
• Height: 50 to 150 cm;
• Description: purple to fuchsia red flower spikes similar to a candle between June and September;
• Culture: hardy, full sun up Penumbra, thrives on moist to wet soils and in water up to 10 cm deep; almost resistant to pests and diseases;

Common juggler flower (Mimulus guttatus)

• Family: Pharynx from western North America and native there on moist soils or shallow waters;
• Height: between 30 to 50 cm;
• Description: creeping rhizome with light green leaves and strong yellow flowers;
• Culture: tolerates cold, sunny locations are preferred, otherwise also partial shade, well suited for banks and damp swamp areas, where temporary flooding is also possible; not very sensitive but pronounced self-overgrowth;

Marsh marigold (Caltha palustris)

• Family: buttercups (northern hemisphere up to over 2000 m altitude on swampy meadows and brook banks);
• Height: 20 to 40 cm;
• Description: heart-shaped, dark green leaves with shiny golden yellow cup-shaped flowers, which between March and April reach a diameter of 3 to 4 cm;
• Culture: extremely hardy; Sunny to partially shaded location on waterlogged soils or a few centimeters deep water; Soil should be as permeable as possible and rich in nutrients; intense heat can be too mildew lead, sensitive to aphid infestation;