planting depths and notes for water and bog plants

Question 1

what planting situation do bog plants like?

Answer 1

planted deeply in moist or wet soil.
Must never dry out
like being temp. water logged.

they like the damp areas around the edges of the pond

Question 2

what planting situations do marginals like?

Answer 2

they grow in shallow water around the edges - the foliage is above the water level.
They help disguise liners at the edge of the pond.
Preferred planting depth - 30cm

Question 3

what planting situations do deep water aquatics like?

Answer 3

they root at the bottom of the pond
planting depth 15-100cm
their flowers and leaves shade the surface to prevent algal growth.

Question 4

how do oxygenators grow? (aka ‘submerged’)

Answer 4

they root at the bottom of the pond or float freely in the water
you can plant them in a basket with aquatic compost.
planting depth 15-100cm