Plant suggestions

[Chumley]

I hope I am not asking too much, but would appreciate some suggestions. We put in the attached reflection pond last season. No fish or extensive number of plants planned on. It has a flat bottom of stone with gravel seams between the flat bottom rocks. It is about two feet deep. Has a filter with UV, but not an ion generator or other filtration. Its intent is to offer a flat, reflective surface with no real motion intended. I want to add just a few plants to help with the algae control. If I were to add some irises (2-3) in front and against the tall boulder on the back side could they just be potted and sit on the floor two feet down? What variety? Will those few plants, the irises and two water lilies, be enough for algae control?

 

[Lisak1]

Gosh that's so peaceful! I love it!

I wouldn't add irises to the front - you'll block your view. Potted plants will help, but make sure they aren't too deep. Most marginal type plants want to be just underwater or even have the crown slightly above water. I've found this to be the case with irises - they will grow if they're deeper, but they probably won't bloom.

Since you have no fish you may even want to use an algaecide if needed - I'd be careful with it as you will likely have birds and other small animals visiting your pond, but in small doses it should be fine. Or my favorite product - sodium percarbonate. Perfectly safe, cheap and easy to use!

 

[Chumley]

Gosh that's so peaceful! I love it!

I wouldn't add irises to the front - you'll block your view. Potted plants will help, but make sure they aren't too deep. Most marginal type plants want to be just underwater or even have the crown slightly above water. I've found this to be the case with irises - they will grow if they're deeper, but they probably won't bloom.

Since you have no fish you may even want to use an algaecide if needed - I'd be careful with it as you will likely have birds and other small animals visiting your pond, but in small doses it should be fine. Or my favorite product - sodium percarbonate. Perfectly safe, cheap and easy to use!

Thanks a bunch, you have always been helpfu.

 

[Chumley]

I think I will just try one Irish in a pot sitting on top of an upside down bigger pot., right against that big boulder in the back. In the front, at one side of the drip stone I think I will add one creeping Jenny in a terra cotta saucer.