#169558 - 01/08/08 07:22 AM
Re: small fountain plants
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loz
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Arlene, what kind of sunlight conditions do you have there in that area? That will make a big difference in the plants....is it mostly sunny in the AM or PM or mostly shady all day long?
Do you want plants with color or would you like plants for the foliage?
Are you interested in annuals or perennials?
If it were me I'd plant something really tall, but not too close that it would hide the fountain.....I really love lavender---it's pretty and it smells wonderful!
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#169567 - 01/08/08 07:53 AM
Re: small fountain plants
[Re: loz]
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cinta
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Loc: Penna
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Arlene, that is so pretty. I assume you are saying you want a plant in the water. If so you probably want something low and will flow down. If you cannot find anything send it to me. 
These are all hardy zone 5. That would look pretty. My favorite would be the Chameleon because the leaves are pretty and you would always have color. The forget me nots color probably would look pretty also
Myosotis scorpioides / Blue Water Forget-Me-Not
Hardy water plant resembling the common garden variety. Creeping groundcover with small blue flowers.
Height: 1'
Caltha palustris / Yellow Marsh Marigold
Single yellow flowers and deep green leaves with scalloped edges. One of the first plants to bloom in spring. Best if planted in a cool, shady location.
Height: 1' - 2'
Houttuynia cordata variegata / Chameleon Plant
Heart-shaped leaves with swatches of red, green, and creamy white. Small white flowers create a stunning accent.
Height: 1' - 1.5'
Lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea' / Golden Creeping Jenny
Carpet of small yellow flowers and round golden leaves on trailing stems. Helps to soften the transition from land to water along the pond's edge.
Height: 6"
Edited by cinta (01/08/08 08:00 AM)
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#169569 - 01/08/08 08:10 AM
Re: small fountain plants
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loz
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DUH, I read it wrong!  Sorry about that.....will you plant anything around it on the outside though?
Keep it turned on as much as you can, the movement of the water will deter mosquitos from making it a breeding ground.
It is very pretty!
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#169731 - 01/08/08 05:34 PM
Re: small fountain plants
[Re: arelene2]
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cinta
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arelene, I brought them from the thewatergardenshop look under marginals.
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#185872 - 02/25/08 09:01 AM
Re: small fountain plants
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Pinkhorseofcourse
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Oh what a pretty fountain!! Please post pics this year once you get some flowers/plants in it... so we can see the finished project!!
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