Architectural Pond Plants

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A bud of Water Lily (Nymphaea) Gonnère pushing up through the spiky leaves of Water Soldiers (Stratiotes aloides)

Planted seven years ago, this water lily (N. Gonnère) now flowers freely in my small formal pond. Compared with photos from 2014, the flowers are larger.
The blooms of Gonnère are dramatic, generous and double-flowered. Its crisp white petals stand out brilliantly against dark water.
A shoot of Mare’s tail (Hippuris vulgaris) emerging through a nice clump of Fibre Optic Plant (Scirpus cernuus): both plants are architectural and look great in small ponds.
A single, architectural shoot of Mare’s tail (Hippuris vulgaris) emerging through the fine foliage of Fibre Optic Plant (Scirpus cernuus)

Photos taken 22nd June 2019

UPDATE 2025

Nymphaea ‘Gonnere shines in the centre of the pond
Nymphaea ‘Gonnere’ with lily pads
Nymphaea ‘Gonnere’ – close up of a perfect bloom.

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4 thoughts on “Architectural Pond Plants”

  1. Bonjour Keir! Je vous ai envoyé un message et une invitation sur Instagram, auriez vous d’autres photos de votre nymphaea gonnere ?
    Merci d’avance et merci pour ce super blog! 🙏☺️
    Yoan

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    • Sorry Yoan, I’ve not received an invitation or message on Instagram – not sure why.

      Yes, I have many more shots of this lily. What are you looking for?

      (BTW, I have added three more photos to the post above.)

      Reply

      • Mon compte c’est Wald.teufel sur Instagram, c’est peut être pour ça!
        Je suis intéressé par toutes les photos que vous avez ahaha 😁
        Je viens de voir les photos elles sont sublimes❤️

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