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camassia leichtlini alba common camas lily marginal pond plant bp021
camassia leichtlini alba common camas lily marginal pond plant bp021
camassia leichtlini alba common camas lily marginal pond plant bp021
camassia leichtlini alba common camas lily marginal pond plant bp021

Camassia leichtlinii (Great Camas)

Bog Plant
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Size: 7cm Bareroot
Size Information

You can choose plants in various pot sizes. Non-potted plants arrive bare root for you to pot in the specified pot size.

Seasonal Information

Depending on the time of year, pond plants may be supplied fully-leaved, with flowers, or with foliage trimmed back.

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This plant is grown in the UK and sent directly from our tried, tested and trusted plant partner. Delivery price calculated at checkout.

Description of Camassia leichtlinii (Great Camas)

Camassia leichtlinii is great camas, a spring-flowering bulb that likes moisture while it grows. It’s a strong choice near bog gardens because it enjoys damp soil in spring, then copes as the surface firms up later in summer.

Appearance

It produces upright flower spikes with starry blooms, often in late spring. Height can be 60 to 100cm depending on the cultivar and soil. Leaves are strap-like and die back after flowering, so the plant needs neighbours to fill that space later.

Care Guide

Plant bulbs in autumn and avoid moving them once they settle. They bulk up into clumps over time.

  • Sun: Full sun to light shade.
  • Soil: Moist, fertile soil. It copes with heavier ground if it does not stay stagnant in summer.
  • Water: Spring moisture supports flowering. Avoid bone-dry conditions during growth.
  • After flowering: Let foliage die back naturally to feed the bulb.
  • Division: Lift and divide when dormant in late summer if needed.

In meadow-style planting, it looks best scattered in drifts rather than planted in a tight line.

Suitability for Bog Garden

This works as a spring feature on the upper edge of bog gardens or in nearby damp meadow areas. It adds early height and colour, then makes room for summer marginals once the leaves die back.

It is especially good where winter and spring are wet, which is common in many UK gardens.

FAQs

What are marginal pond plants?

Marginal pond plants grow around the shallow edges of ponds, with their roots and crowns in or close to the water while their leaves and flowers grow above the surface. They are ideal for planting on pond shelves and help soften the transition between the pond and surrounding garden.

How deep should marginal pond plants be planted?

The correct planting depth varies between species. Some marginals prefer their crowns only just below the water surface, while others tolerate deeper water. Always check the recommended planting depth for the individual plant rather than placing all marginal plants at the same depth.

Can marginal pond plants grow in a wildlife pond?

Yes. Marginal plants are particularly valuable in wildlife ponds because their foliage provides cover around the pond edge and their stems can give emerging aquatic insects a route out of the water. Flowering species can also provide food for bees, hoverflies and other pollinators.

Do marginal pond plants need aquatic baskets?

Marginal plants are commonly grown in aquatic baskets, especially in lined ponds. Baskets make plants easier to position, lift and divide and can help contain vigorous roots. They should normally be filled with suitable aquatic compost or heavy loam rather than ordinary multipurpose compost.

When should I cut back marginal pond plants?

Dead or dying foliage can be removed as plants die back, particularly in autumn, to reduce the amount of decaying material entering the pond. Vigorous marginal plants can also be thinned or divided when they become overcrowded.

What are the best pond plants for a wildlife pond?

The best wildlife pond plants provide a mixture of underwater cover, surface shade, flowering habitat and places for aquatic insects to emerge. A balanced pond can include oxygenating plants, marginal plants and floating-leaved plants such as water lilies. Native species are particularly useful for supporting UK pond wildlife.

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