--- product_id: 48016019 title: "European Frog-bit (Hydrocharis morsus-ranae) garden pond, frost-hardy - Live aquatic plant" brand: "water plants" price: "31702CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Water Plants" url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/48016019-european-frog-bit-hydrocharis-morsus-ranae-garden-pond-frost-hardy store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # Thrives in sun & shade, blooms July-August Frost-hardy native UK aquatic plant Floating surface spread 2-7cm European Frog-bit (Hydrocharis morsus-ranae) garden pond, frost-hardy - Live aquatic plant **Brand:** water plants **Price:** 31702CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🌿 Elevate your pond game with native charm and effortless aquatic elegance! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** European Frog-bit (Hydrocharis morsus-ranae) garden pond, frost-hardy - Live aquatic plant by water plants - **How much does it cost?** 31702CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/48016019-european-frog-bit-hydrocharis-morsus-ranae-garden-pond-frost-hardy) ## Best For - water plants enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted water plants brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Native UK Aquatic Elegance:** Bring authentic British pond charm to your garden with this frost-hardy beauty. - • **Seasonal Blooms & Dormancy:** Enjoy delicate white flowers in summer; watch it naturally retreat and protect pond life in winter. - • **Eco-Friendly Habitat Builder:** Supports tadpoles, small fish, and dragonfly larvae—your pond’s own micro-ecosystem. - • **Effortless Floating Coverage:** Compact 2-7cm spread creates a natural, serene water surface without overcrowding. - • **Low Maintenance, High Impact:** Requires minimal care with regular watering and thrives in both sun and shade—perfect for busy professionals. ## Overview The European Frog-bit (Hydrocharis morsus-ranae) is a frost-hardy, native UK aquatic plant that floats gracefully on pond surfaces with a 2-7cm spread. Blooming white flowers appear in July and August, while the plant naturally enters dormancy in winter, providing shelter for pond wildlife. Supplied as 4 live plants, it thrives in sun or shade, requires low maintenance, and supports a vibrant aquatic ecosystem. ## Description European Frog-bit (Hydrocharis morsus-ranae) native to the UK. Frogbit is an attractive aquatic plant that floats on the surface of ponds, lakes and still waterways. Looking like a small water-lily, it is in bloom during July and August. In the winter, it becomes dormant and its buds are buried in the mud at the bottom of the pond. When it grows back, it provides shelter for tadpoles, small fish and dragonfly larvae. Frogbit has rosettes of small, kidney-shaped leaves that surround a three-petalled, white flower with a yellow centre. The petals look thin and crumpled, and are often tinged with brown underneath. 4 x plants supplied Review: Quick delivery and all plants good quality. - Arrived so quickly and in good condition. Lots more plants than thought, thank you. Review: Frog bit - Tiny bit nearly dead but was when we had heat wave but not worth money ## Features - European Frog-bit (Hydrocharis morsus-ranae) native to the UK. Converts to seed for winter. - Spread: 2-7cm Depth: Floating -- Sun and Shade - Flowering: July August - Native to the UK - 4 plants supplied ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B01GI9759U | | Best Sellers Rank | 7,199 in Garden ( See Top 100 in Garden ) 9 in Outdoor Aquatic Plants | | Brand | Water Plants | | Brand Name | Water Plants | | Colour | Brown,White,Yellow | | Customer Reviews | 3.3 out of 5 stars 411 Reviews | | Expected Plant Height Unit | 7 Centimetres | | Expected Planting Period | Spring | | Expected blooming period | Summer | | Indoor Outdoor Usage | Outdoor | | Indoor/Outdoor usage | Outdoor | | Manufacturer | Aqua Plants | | Material Features | Natural | | Material feature | Natural | | Moisture Needs | Regular Watering | | Number of Pieces | 5 | | Other Special Features of the Product | Low Maintenance | | Plant or Animal Product Type | Frogbit | | Product Care Instructions | water | | Soil Type | Sandy Soil | | Special feature | Low Maintenance | | Sunlight Exposure | Full Sun | | USDA Hardiness Zone | 3 | | Unit Count | 1 count | | expected blooming period | Summer | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Water Plants - **Colour:** Brown,White,Yellow - **Expected blooming period:** Summer - **Expected planting period:** Spring - **Indoor/Outdoor usage:** Outdoor - **Material feature:** Natural - **Product care instructions:** water - **Special feature:** Low Maintenance - **Sunlight exposure:** Full Sun - **Unit count:** 1 Count ## Images ![European Frog-bit (Hydrocharis morsus-ranae) garden pond, frost-hardy - Live aquatic plant - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81uX-TeAFnL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: What time of year would these be put into pond?** A: If yoiu are introducing it for the first time, I would put it in the pond about the end of April. In subsequent years it will re-emerge from the mud where it has sunk to in the winter. Hope this helps. **Q: Can you put these in a small water barrel with a small fountain** A: Yes! That’s what I bought it for. It was perfect. It spreads and provides some nice shade. Lovely little white flowers too. **Q: Purchased european frogbit & hornwort in march this year neither thrived so can you recommend a different planting system to oxygenate our pond r** A: I got this information from another site but here are some names The Most Effective Oxygenating Plants Species (Our 8 Top Picks) 1) Arrowhead (Sagittaria subulata) 2) Eelgrass (Vallisneria) 3) Fanwort (Cabomba) 4) Hornwort (Anthocerotopsida) 5) Red Rotala (Rotala macrandra) 7) Water Sprite (Ceratopteris thalictroides) 8) Water Wisteria (Hygrophila difformis) Hope this helps **Q: What time of year can you put this in a pond?** A: Hello, you can put this plant into your pond anytime of the year, it is frost hardy. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quick delivery and all plants good quality. *by S***Y on 18 June 2026* Arrived so quickly and in good condition. Lots more plants than thought, thank you. ### ⭐ Frog bit *by C***Q on 3 July 2026* Tiny bit nearly dead but was when we had heat wave but not worth money ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Not great but ok. *by D***N on 11 July 2026* The plant arrived next day & well packaged. We took the plant to the pond where we found there to be a few damaged & dead leaves & stems also there was a sizeable strand of blanket weed attached & a few bits of unwanted duckweed. by the time we'd cleared off the weed & dead bits we didn't have a lot left for our £13.99 cost but we know it'll grow & spread over time. ## Frequently Bought Together - European Frog-bit (Hydrocharis morsus-ranae) garden pond, frost-hardy - Live aquatic plant - 10 x Oxygenating Weed Live Pond Plant ELODEA DENSA - Also Aquarium Aquatic Plants - Lincolnshire Pond Plants Ltd - Nymphoides Peltata Deep Water - Loose Root --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/48016019-european-frog-bit-hydrocharis-morsus-ranae-garden-pond-frost-hardy](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/48016019-european-frog-bit-hydrocharis-morsus-ranae-garden-pond-frost-hardy) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-09-14*