Bog Pimpernel – Anagallis tenella

Delicate marginal pond plant with soft pink star-shaped flowers.

Bog Pimpernel (Anagallis tenella) is a charming low-growing marginal plant that produces beautiful pale pink star-shaped flowers throughout the summer months. Its creeping growth habit and small rounded leaves make it perfect for softening the edges of ponds, streams, and water features.

This native-style aquatic plant spreads gently across damp soil or shallow water, creating a natural carpet of foliage that adds subtle colour and texture to wildlife ponds and naturalistic pond planting schemes.

Why Choose Bog Pimpernel?

• Produces delicate pink star-shaped flowers

• Attractive low-growing creeping habit

• Perfect for softening pond edges and margins

• Ideal for wildlife ponds and natural planting schemes

• Excellent ground-cover plant for damp areas

Planting & Positioning

Bog Pimpernel thrives in consistently moist soil or very shallow water, making it ideal for planting in pond margins or bog gardens.

• Planting Depth: 0–5 cm (0–2 inches)

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Planting Location: Pond edges, damp soil, bog gardens

It can also be used to soften hard edges around decorative water features.

Seasonal Interest

From late spring through summer, Bog Pimpernel produces delicate pink flowers above its creeping foliage. The plant spreads slowly, forming an attractive ground cover that blends naturally with other marginal pond plants.

Wildlife Friendly

Bog Pimpernel supports pond biodiversity by providing shelter and habitat for small insects and wildlife around pond margins.

Plant Information

• Botanical Name: Anagallis tenella

• Common Name: Bog Pimpernel

• Plant Type: Marginal / bog garden plant

• Height: Approx. 5–10 cm

• Spread: Approx. 20–30 cm

• Position: Sun or partial shade

• Planting Depth: 0–5 cm