When can you start planting pond plants?

Pond plants are sometimes available for purchase as early as late February or early March. However, it’s better to wait until later in the season to plant them.

Plants in the pond

For most aquatic plants to establish themselves properly, it is essential that the water temperature not be too low.

Since the water temperature rises more slowly than the outside temperature, it is best not to add new plants to the pond too early.

May is the ideal month to introduce new aquatic plants to the pond. They’ll take root well and start growing right away.

Marsh Plants (around the pond)

Plants around the pond—so-called marsh plants—can be planted earlier.

As long as there is no frost, hardy (swamp) plants can be planted as usual. However, it is important to ensure that they are not standing in standing water during the winter, as this makes them particularly susceptible to frost while they are taking root.