aquatic plants
water soldier - 6 pieces - Stratiotes Aloides
- Floating oxygen plant
- Full grown height: 20 cm
- Placement: loose in the water
Floating Plant Island - aquatic plants
- Floating aquatic plant
- Full grown height: 80 cm
- Placement: loose in the water
Hardy Blue Water Lily - Nymphaea Blue Queen
- Water lily
- Full-grown plant height: 20 cm
- Placement: -20 to -40 cm
flowering rush - 4 pieces - 1 Pond Basket - Butomus Umbellatus
- Aquatic plant
- Full-grown height: 80 cm
- Placement: -1 to -20 cm
elodea densa - 10 pieces - Elodea Densa
- Oxygen plant
- Full grown height: 60 cm
- Placement: loose in the water
Needlewort - 4 pieces - Crassula Recurva
- Oxygen plant
- Full-grown height: 10 cm
- Placement: -1 to -80 cm
elodea densa - 5 pieces - Elodea Densa
- Oxygen plant
- Full grown height: 60 cm
- Placement: loose in the water
Mini Water Lily - Red - Nymphaea Pygmaea Rubra
- Small water lily
- Full-grown height: 5 cm
- Placement: -10 to -40 cm
Coarse hornwort - 5 liters - Ceratophyllum Demersum
- Oxygen plant for 500 - 2,000 liters
- Full grown height: 80 cm
- Placement: loose in the water
This is what our customers say!
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Marjoke Bakker
Oxygenating plants and a bottle of Bacta clear
Purchased: Pond clear package - M
My pond was quite murky, so after a good conversation with Simon, I decided to follow the advice: more oxygen plants and a bottle of bacteria. I ordered the recommended package, but after four days no improvement was visible. Full of disappointment, I contacted customer service. They advised me to be patient and give the process 2-3 weeks. Although I had my doubts about it, I decided to wait anyway. And what turned out? After two weeks, the water started to clear and I even saw frogs that I had never noticed before! Thanks team vdvelde, and apologies for my impatience!
Patrick Müller
Plants are growing much better now and water is crystal clear
Purchased: POND SUBSTRATE pond substrate - 40 liters
Last year I had a landscaper install a plant filter at my swimming pond, recommending lava and some plants from the local garden center. Unfortunately, things went completely wrong; the plants died one by one and I suffered an algae infestation. After contacting customer service, I was advised to replace the lava with pond substrate and order some more plants. Now, several months later, the plants are growing well, and my filter is finally free of algae.
Fenna Schmidt
My little city pond
Purchased: Complete Pond Package - S - Red
I had been dreaming of having a pond in my urban garden for some time, but it always seemed like such a hassle. Online I found a complete package and decided to take the gamble, although I was skeptical about the quality of plants sent through the mail. But to my surprise, everything was delivered neatly and well-packaged. Within no time I had my pond set up. To my delight, after only two months I saw the first water lily bloom, and as icing on the cake I discovered salamanders in my pond. No idea how they got there, but it only adds to the joy. Truly enjoying it!
Susi Werner
A must for anyone with a pond (large or small)
Purchased: Simons Pond Advice Book
This book completely meets my expectations. A great guide with lots of great tips on pond construction, pond plants and design.
Highly recommended purchase on my part.
Great book!
Jules Chabot
Blue lily: beautiful!
Purchased: Hardy Blue Water Lily - Nymphaea Blue Queen
Thank you very much for the generous delivery of the swamp iris "Blue Lis".
The new plants have been planted and I am curious to see if they will bloom this year.
There is good news about the water lily "Blue Queen": It is also blooming here in blue - and how beautiful!
Frequently Asked Questions
aquatic plants Buy from us can be done all year round. In fact, all species are hardy. Planting aquatic plants is possible as long as there is no ice on the water, because then it is quite difficult to place.
To get biological balance in a pond, you need at least 4 different types of aquatic plants : water lilies to keep the sun out of the pond, oxygen plants to release oxygen underwater, marsh plants to create a natural plant filter and aquatic plants that purify the water with their roots.
Read all about which aquatic plants is best to buy and why? Read all about it on the page: Step by step pond setup
Unfortunately, there is no such thing as special aquatic plants against algae. It's about a combination of the right pond plants that makes sure algae growth has less of a chance. water lilies keep the sun out of the water so algae is less likely to grow. Oxygen plants in baskets are often used in less deep areas of the pond to also prevent algae growth. Simon mentions the right combination and amount of plants you need per square meter in his pond planting plan.
Native aquatic plants are available at Van der Velde aquatic plants. You can easily order the aquatic plants and pay securely online. All water plant species are organic grown and are supplied from our own water plant nursery in the Netherlands.
All of our aquatic plants, except the Lotus, are hardy. This means that the plants can remain in the pond year-round. The aquatic plants will lose their flowers and leaves and some aquatic plants will sink to the bottom to go dormant, but they will start growing-and blooming-again in the spring.
To nicely cover the edge of your pond, we have some excellent aquatic plants that are suitable for this purpose. Some of the best edge-covering aquatic plants are creeping jenny, parrot feather and needleweed. These plants not only provide a nice natural finish to your pond edge, but also contribute to the biological balance of the pond.
That's not a problem! However, it is important to keep the aquatic plants in a cool place, such as the refrigerator. That way they will remain dormant until you place them in the pond. Once they are in the pond, they will slowly begin to sprout and grow.
When setting up a new pond, it is important to choose the right amount and types of plants. This is because if the pond does not contain enough aquatic plants , there is no layer of substrate on the bottom and no bacteria are added to the water, the pond becomes unbalanced causing you to get algae.
To prevent algae from taking over in the pond, it is important to set up the pond correctly. The easiest and fastest way to do this is to choose a complete pond package.
If you prefer to choose your own plants, run the pond check and check that your pond is set up correctly. This plan is also great for setting up a new pond.
For aquatic plants we recommend a minimum of 2 baskets with 4 plants per square meter (8 aquatic plants total). In addition, there should also be marsh plants, oxygen plants and water lilies in the pond, a layer of porous pond substrate on the bottom and pond bacteria added to the water 2x a year.
Our online pond check describes step by step how many plants, substrate and bacteria are needed for your size pond. Do the pond check.
Prefer to be finished in one go? Then choose a Complete Pond Package, which includes all the plants and supplies needed to perfectly balance the pond.
aquatic plants Buy at Van der Velde aquatic plants
aquatic plants buy are best done at Van der Velde aquatic plants, the specialist with over 35 years of experience in growing native, hardy aquatic plants. Whether you are a novice or experienced pond enthusiast, our aquatic plants are the ideal choice for a clear and biologically balanced pond. Popular species like hornwort, elodea densa, water soldier and the flag iris are not only visually appealing, but also contribute to the health of your pond.
aquatic plants pond online order at Van der Velde
aquatic plants for your pond online is easy and fast at Van der Velde aquatic plants. With our extensive assortment and expert custom advice, you will always find the right plants to suit your pond design. Whether you are looking for oxygen plants, floating plants, or marsh plants, we offer a wide range of options that will not only beautify your pond, but also help keep the water in optimal condition.
aquatic plants directly from our own aquatic plant nursery
At Van der Velde aquatic plants you buy directly from our own nursery, which means you are guaranteed the highest quality and the best price. Our nursery specializes in hardy aquatic plants suitable for both small and large ponds. These plants, such as the flag iris and various iris species, are selected for their ability to filter waste products from the water, thus contributing to a healthy pond environment.
Benefits of aquatic plants in your pond
aquatic plants play an essential role in maintaining a healthy pond. They absorb excess nutrients such as nitrates and phosphates, reducing the opportunity for algae to grow. They also provide hiding places and oxygen for pond animals and improve overall water quality. Strategically placing different types of aquatic plants, such as oxygen plants, marsh plants and floating plants, can help you achieve a biological balance in your pond, minimizing maintenance.