WATER GARDEN PLANTS
Create a Calm, Lush Water Garden
A pond, water feature or planted water garden can become a beautiful focal point, adding movement, sound, greenery and a sense of calm to an outdoor space.
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The right plants can soften the edges of ponds and water features while adding colour, foliage, texture and natural character.
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At Doonan Valley Garden Centre, our changing selection includes water-loving and moisture-tolerant plants suited to different water garden settings.
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Visit our nursery in Doonan and explore the current collection.
NATURAL BEAUTY
Soften ponds and water features with greenery, foliage and plants suited to moist conditions
CALM & TRANQUILITY
Create a relaxing outdoor atmosphere by combining water, plants, stone and natural textures.
COLOUR & TEXTURE
Add different foliage forms, flowers, heights and textures around your water garden.
VERSATILE LANDSCAPING
Use suitable plants around ponds, water features, damp garden areas, courtyards and larger landscapes.
EXPLORE OUR WATER GARDEN PLANT COLLECTION
Lush. Natural. Naturally Serene.
Water garden plants can perform very different roles depending on where they grow.
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Some plants grow directly in water, while others prefer shallow water, consistently moist soil or the surrounding pond edge.
• Aquatic Plants Plants suited to growing in or around water, depending on the requirements of the individual variety
• Marginal Plants Plants suited to the shallow margins of ponds and water features, helping soften the transition between water and garden.
• Moisture-Loving Plants Foliage and flowering plants that can perform well in consistently moist garden conditions where drainage and other requirements are suitable
• Pond Edge Plants Plants that help create a natural-looking transition around ponds and water features.​​​​
Water Garden Plants For Sunshine Coast Gardens
Water Gardens For Small Spaces
Smaller ponds, containers and compact water features can bring the same sense of calm to courtyards, patios and smaller outdoor spaces.
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Choose plants that are appropriately sized for the feature and consider how much sunlight the area receives.
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Container water gardens can also provide an opportunity to experiment with plants and create a small focal point without redesigning the entire garden.
Water Garden Plants Around Ponds
Use different heights and textures to create layers, with taller plants providing a backdrop and lower plants softening the foreground.
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Consider the mature spread of each plant and leave enough room around the pond for access and maintenance.
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A combination of greenery, stone and carefully positioned plants can create a more natural transition between the water and surrounding landscape.
Combine Plants With Rocks & Landscaping
Water gardens can be enhanced with natural materials such as rocks, pebbles, stepping stones and other landscaping elements.
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These materials can help frame the water, create pathways and connect the feature with the surrounding garden.
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Doonan Valley Garden Centre sits alongside The Yard Landscaping Supplies, giving you convenient access to landscaping materials that can complement your garden project.
Visit Our Nursery in Doonan
Our selection of water garden plants changes with availability and season, giving you the opportunity to discover different plants for ponds, water features and suitable damp garden areas.
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Located on Eumundi Noosa Road in Doonan, Doonan Valley Garden Centre provides plant and landscaping inspiration for homes and gardens across Noosa, the Sunshine Coast and surrounding hinterland.
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Whether you're creating a new pond, updating an existing water feature or looking for plants for a damp area, our team can help you consider the water conditions, available space, sunlight and mature size of the plants you're considering.