European Frog-bit (Hydrocharis morsus-ranae) – A Resilient and Beautiful Floating Plant for Your Pond

Transform your garden pond into a serene oasis with the European Frog-bit (Hydrocharis morsus-ranae), a native UK plant celebrated for its charming floating flowers and eco-friendly benefits. This stunning aquatic plant features a rosette of delicate, small leaves and blooms with three-petaled white flowers, typically in July and August, adding a touch of elegance to any water garden.

Perfect for still waters, such as ponds and lakes, the Frog-bit thrives in both full sun and partial shade. Not only does it offer a natural refuge for wildlife, particularly tadpoles, but its ability to go dormant during winter makes it a particularly hardy and low-maintenance addition to your pond. When the cold months arrive, the plant’s buds sink into the mud at the bottom of the pond, where they rest until spring when they rise again to form new growth.

Key Features:

• Blooming Period: July to August
• Flower Color: White
• Growth Rate: Medium
• Sun/Shade: Full sun to part shade
• Native Plant: A native to the UK
• Season: Summer
• Care Tip: Allow the plant to die back naturally in autumn. Small buds will form, sink to the pond bottom, and reemerge in the spring for fresh growth.

Planting & Care Instructions: For best results, we recommend planting 3-5 small Frog-bit plants per 1m². Be mindful that the leaves are delicate, and some natural damage may occur during transit. Don’t worry—these resilient plants will quickly recover and thrive once settled in their new environment.

Size:

• Height: 0-1 cm
• Spread: 2-7 cm

Enhance your pond’s beauty and create a safe haven for aquatic life with the versatile European Frog-bit—a stunning, self-sustaining plant that will flourish for seasons to come!