The Culinary Pond Plant Starter pack includes a variety of plants that be used in salads or hot dishes. Edible water plants have strong flavours so a little goes a long way. Our delicious culinary pond plant starter pack Includes: 1 x Water celery 1 x Lebanese cress 1 x Fine-leaf water mint 1 x Rainbow parsley 1 x Water garlic 1 x Variegated water garlic About these pond plants. Water Celery Perennial Position- Full sun - part shade Flowers - Small creamy white flowers Submersible - To a depth of 2cm - 5cm Foliage - Produced above the water Origin - Australia Grows - to 20cm W and up to 40cm H Cover - No Oxygenator - No Edible - Yes propagation:-DivisionWater Celery (Berela erecta) is an excellent addition to any edible water garden. Both the leaves and stems can be eaten. It has a very strong celery flavour so it's a good addition to any green summer salad. Lebanese Cress Perennial Position - Full sun to part shade Flowers - Yes Submersible -To a depth of 5cm-15cm Foliage - Produced above water Origin - Mediterranean Grows - to 40cm W and 20cm H Cover - Great Surface cover when grown with a floating ring Oxygenator - No Edible - Yes Lebanese Cress Aethionema Cordifolium also known as Lebanese water cress can reduce algae growth in ponds due to rapid growth and surface cover. The leaves from this edible fern-like water plant make a tasty garnish in any salad. Lebanese cress has many health benefits. The leaves of this pond plant are a good source of protein with vitamins A, B, C, iron, calcium, phosphorous and potassium. Fine Leaf Water Mint Perennial plant Position - Part shade Flowers - small white flower Submersible - To a depth of 5cm Foliage - Produced above water Origin - Western Mediterranean Grows - to 20cm W and 30cm H Cover - Best suited to a floating ring Oxygenator - No Edible - Yes propagation- Division or runners Fine leaf water mint Mentha cevina has many health benefits. It can be effective in relieving digestive problems such as upset stomach, bad breath (can be used as a mouthwash) and indigestion. The leaves can be added to drinks, tea and salads to add a wonderful summer flavour. They have a strong punchy flavour and go well in Asian salads. Like all mints, fine leaf water mint is a good source of vitamin C when served fresh. It also contains vitamin A. Rainbow Parsley Perennial Position - Full sun to part shade Flowers - small white flowers Submersible - To a depth of 5cm-15cm Foliage - Produced above water Origin - South East Asia Grows - to 30cm W and 60cm H Cover - Great Surface cover when grown with our pond plant floating ring Oxygenator - No Edible - Yes Propagation- DivisionA variegated variety of water parsley. The cooler the climate the stronger the pink hue in the foliage. Rainbow water parsley adds great flavour and colour when added to salads! This pond plant rich in many vitamins, particularly vitamin K, which is needed for blood clotting and bone health. It's a great source of vitamins A and C (supports immune health).Parsley is particularly rich in flavonoid antioxidants and vitamin C, which reduce oxidative stress in your body and may lower your risk of certain cancers. Varigated Water Garlic Perennial Oxygenator: No Edible: Yes Flower: Yes (small mauve) Height: 30cm Water Depth: 1cm Position: Full sun Propagation: Division Variegated Water Garlic Tulbaghia violacea is a native of South Africa. Variegated Water Garlic can reach 30cm in size and has variegated green foliage where the leaf colour at a distance appears white and it produces a small purple flower and is a recent addition to the world of pond plants. It enjoys a full sun position and will perform best when grown in shallow water that does not cover the crown of the plant and can be grown in the floating pond ring that is included with all our plants. Thinning out Water garlic every season will encourage more flowers and encourage vigorous growth through the summer months. The leaves of Variegated Water Garlic can be chopped and used in salads and soups. The flowers can be added to vinegar or oils to give a slight hint of garlic flavour. You could also choose to use the flowers as an edible as a garnish. Perennial Oxygenator: No Edible: Yes Flower: Yes (small mauve) Height: 30cm Water Depth: 1cm Position: Full sun Propagation: Division Like the varigated variety, Water Garlic is a fairly recent addition to the world of pond plants. It two is a native of South Africa, Water Garlic can reach 30cm in size and has a light green to grey strappy foliage, and produces a small purple flower. It is at its best in a sunny position and likes shallow water that does not cover the crown of the plant This is why it is ideally suited to our floating pond ring that is included with all of our plants.
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