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Aqualog: The natural pond in the garden Sicka, Peter D.48 pages, 21 x 30 cm, hard coverAqualog Publishing The nature-oriented garden pond, properly laid out, is a retreat for innumerable endangered animal and plant species. Peter D. Sicka can look back on many years of experience with the installation and care of near-natural garden ponds. In many examples and magnificent color photographs, he depicts vividly how to realize the dream of a small living space behind the house.

Preslia cervina 'Alba' - English water mintPreslia cervina 'Alba' is an attractive pond edge plant with white flowers that provides fresh accents from July to September. At 30-40 cm tall, it is ideal for the bank and shallow water zone. It is suitable for a planting depth of 0 to -15 cm and is hardy in zones 1-2.Area of application: Pond edge / shallow water zoneFlower colour: white Flowering time: VII-IX (July to September)Height: approx. 30-40 cmPlanting depth: 0 to -15 cmWinter hardiness: Zone 1-2Pot: approx. 18 cmPlant specifications:Brings summer-long flowering effect to the pond edge plantingIdeal as a filling marginal plant for natural transitions at the water's edgeWinter-hardy and therefore suitable for perennial pond design (zone 1-2)Technical dataBotanical name: Preslia cervina 'Alba'German name: English water mintFlowering time: VII-IXWinter hardiness: Zone 1-2Height: 30 / 40 cmPlanting depth: 0 / -15 cmPot: approx. 18 cmWith Preslia cervina 'Alba', you are choosing an elegant pond edge plant that impresses above all with its white flowers and compact growth. There are often areas around the garden pond that are evenly moist and need a plant that gives the edge a natural look without becoming too tall. This is exactly what English water mint is suitable for: it brings structure to the bank zone and ensures a neat, flowering overall appearance in the second half of summer. The flowering period from July to September (VII-IX) is particularly valuable when many spring and early summer bloomers are already fading. This keeps your pond edge attractive for longer and gives it a lively appearance even at the height of the season.With a height of approx. 30 to 40 cm, Preslia cervina 'Alba' can be used in a variety of ways: as a quiet border, as a filling plant between stones and edges or as a companion to higher-growing shore plants. Planted in groups, it creates a harmonious area that visually softens the transition between water and garden.The recommended planting depth of 0 to -15 cm makes it suitable for the bank and shallow water zone. Depending on the pond structure, you can either place the plant directly in moist soil around the edge or slightly into the water, where it will stand securely. The 18 cm pot is particularly practical as it already has a good volume and makes it easier to place in the pond. If you want a very clear pond edge or want to keep the plant in check, a plant basket is a good option - this keeps everything tidy and you can adjust the position at any time. Thanks to its hardiness zone 1-2, Preslia cervina 'Alba' is suitable for permanent garden ponds and is a harmonious choice if you are looking for a reliable, compact flowering plant for the edge of the pond.Shipping note: We make every effort to ensure that our plants arrive healthy and undamaged. Despite the greatest care, it can happen that plants are slightly damaged by post or other unforeseen events. This includes brown leaves as well as broken branches. We accept no liability for this. Do not plant in open bodies of water such as lakes or biotopes.Zoo Roco tip: If you want a "clean line" at the edge of the pond, put Preslia cervina 'Alba' in a plant basket and place it in the shallow water zone (up to approx. -15 cm). This keeps the plant where it works best - and you can easily move it around if necessary.