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Aquatic Plant Nursery

Aquatic Plant Nursery

We have worked closely with a local chalk stream plant nursery since 2008, where we have cultivated and grown a variety of aquatic marginal plants. All plants are locally sourced from the River Itchen and Test Catchments and grown in a chalk stream in the Test Valley Borough of Hampshire. As well as supplying tens of thousands of plants for our own projects, we sell plants directly to interested clients.

All plants are allowed time to reach a mature state in this nurturing environment so that they can make an immediate impact upon planting. Plants are supplied in 3L pots, having already developed large root masses. Experience has demonstrated that these plants are robust, establish quickly and ensure that newly created habitats are protected from erosion.

As specialists in understanding plant physiology we are well qualified to identify the requirements for a sustainable matrix of marginal plants to ensure the success of all planting projects. Planting schemes are designed to mimic natural systems and provide diversity, refuge, food as well as being visually attractive. Our vast knowledge of marginal plants allows us to design detailed planting schemes encompassing each tier of bank above water level with the most appropriate species.

The stock species list will generally include a variety of grasses, sedges, reeds and broadleaved species, such as:

  • Lesser Pond Sedge – Carex acutiformis
  • Greater Pond Sedge – Carex riparia
  • Great Tussock Sedge – Carex paniculata
  • Reed Sweet-Grass – Glyceria maxima
  • Flag Iris – Iris pseudacorus
  • Hard Rush – Juncus inflexus
  • Water Mint – Mentha aquatica
  • Water Forget-me-not – Myosotis scorpioides
  • Reed Canary Grass – Phalaris arundinacea
  • Brooklime – Veronica beccabunga

Newly potted plug plants

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Mature plants in the nursery beds

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Harvested plants ready for planting

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Company Ltd is registered in England & Wales with registration number 05602983.

Registered address is Unit 5/6 Green Lane, Ampfield, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 9BN.

About us

Aquascience Ltd is an established company specialising in river, lake and wetland restoration, including the design, engineering and delivery of complex river projects, fishery management, water quality improvement and habitat restoration.

The company also operates its own aquatic nursery, supplying a range of native marginal plants of guaranteed provenance

Contact Us

Unit 5-6, Green Lane Farm
Ampfield, Romsey
Hampshire
SO51 9BN

E: info@aquascienceltd.co.uk
P: 01794 368247

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