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As a surface-covering plant, it can also help to shade the water, supporting a more balanced pond environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePistia stratiotes thrives in full sun to part shade and has a medium growth rate, making it a good choice for adding quick impact to sheltered ponds during the warmer months. 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This floater thrives in full sun to part shade and is ideal for naturalistic ponds and wildlife-friendly water gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn summer, from June to August, Water soldier produces small white flowers that bring a delicate contrast to its bold foliage. As a floating plant, Stratiotes aloides helps provide surface cover, which can reduce light penetration and support clearer water conditions in many ponds. The dense rosettes also offer valuable shelter for aquatic wildlife, creating shaded areas and hiding places beneath the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eBest suited to ponds where its roots can reach soil or mulm at the base, Water soldier is a medium growth rate floater that can become a long-term feature in a balanced pond planting scheme.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"edenmere","offers":[{"title":"Pack of 5","offer_id":56003981836674,"sku":"STRALO5","price":17.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3074\/2402\/files\/mini-Stratiotes_20aloides_20Several.jpg?v=1763992223"},{"product_id":"water-chestnut-trapa-natans","title":"Water chestnut | Trapa natans","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater chestnut (Trapa natans)\u003c\/strong\u003e is an attractive floating pond plant that brings natural character and practical benefits to garden ponds. Its rosettes of foliage spread across the water surface, creating valuable shade that helps to limit algae growth and keep water clearer.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis floater thrives in full sun to part shade and produces delicate white flowers in August and September, adding late-summer interest to wildlife-friendly ponds. As a floating plant, Water chestnut contributes surface cover and shelter, helping to create a more balanced pond environment for aquatic life.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eTrapa natans has a medium growth rate, making it a good choice for small to medium ponds where you want effective surface coverage without overwhelming the space. Over the season it forms distinctive nuts, traditionally known as water chestnuts, which naturally sink to the bottom of the pond in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"edenmere","offers":[{"title":"Pack of 5","offer_id":56003981869442,"sku":"TRANAT5","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3074\/2402\/files\/mini-Trapa_20natans_2025_2006_2015_20_4.jpg?v=1763983749"},{"product_id":"smooth-frogbit-limnobium-laevigatum","title":"Smooth frogbit | Limnobium laevigatum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmooth frogbit (Limnobium laevigatum)\u003c\/strong\u003e is an attractive floating pond plant with shiny green foliage that naturally rests on the water’s surface. 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Its compact habit makes it a good choice for both small garden ponds and larger water features where additional shade and natural filtration are desired.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"edenmere","offers":[{"title":"Pack of 5","offer_id":56003982197122,"sku":"LIMLAE5","price":17.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3074\/2402\/files\/mini-Limnobiumlaevigata_8.jpg?v=1765440714"}],"url":"https:\/\/edenmere.co.uk\/collections\/ready-to-ship-floating-plants.oembed","provider":"edenmere","version":"1.0","type":"link"}