POND PLANTS

[Jacksparrow]

My Yellow Flag Iris has started flowering this week.

[Placido]

Mine isn't flowering yet. Wonder whether that has something to do with the unfortunate fact that there's not toooooo much water in the pond.

[Jacksparrow]

Mine isn't flowering yet. Wonder whether that has something to do with the unfortunate fact that there's not toooooo much water in the pond.

As they are a marginal they only need damp roots to flourish so maybe their roots aren't deep enough in lake Placido

[Jacksparrow]

Although it is not strictly a water dependent flower the Purple Loosestrife likes to have it's toes in the water. Mine is at it's very best right now.

[nuthatch]

[greenfinch2]

Your flowers are looking good and a lovely colour I like your work.

[Placido]

First two blooms on the Caltha palustris popped today in the glorious sunshine

[Jacksparrow]

Claude Monet reckoned he could paint them but not as good as I can photo them

[Placido]

Wonderful colours, Jacksparrow. Can;t see mine for irises !!

[Jacksparrow]

During last years relining of the nature pond I took the opportunity to cut back the water lily that resides in it. It was a severe trim and I did wonder whether I'd over done it as it took ages to produce any leaves(a.k.a. lily pads) but it has picked up and this weekend has rewarded me with 4 flowers.