---
product_id: 48016019
title: "European Frog-bit (Hydrocharis morsus-ranae) garden pond, frost-hardy - Live aquatic plant"
brand: "water plants"
price: "€ 48.84"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Water Plants"
url: https://www.desertcart.com.cy/products/48016019-european-frog-bit-hydrocharis-morsus-ranae-garden-pond-frost-hardy
store_origin: CY
region: Cyprus
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# 4 live plants supplied thrives in sun & shade frost-hardy, winter dormant buds European Frog-bit (Hydrocharis morsus-ranae) garden pond, frost-hardy - Live aquatic plant

**Brand:** water plants
**Price:** € 48.84
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🐸 Float into summer with the chic charm of native Frog-bit!

## 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?** € 48.84 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.cy](https://www.desertcart.com.cy/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

- • **Wildlife Haven:** Provides shelter for tadpoles, small fish, and dragonfly larvae—boost your pond’s microhabitat.
- • **Native UK Charm:** Authentic local species that supports biodiversity and pond ecosystem health.
- • **Seasonal Resilience:** Frost-hardy and self-seeds for winter survival, ensuring year-round pond vitality.
- • **Effortless Aquatic Elegance:** Transforms your pond with natural floating greenery—no potting needed.
- • **Miniature Water-Lily Appeal:** Delicate rosettes and white flowers bloom July-August, adding serene summer beauty.

## Overview

European Frog-bit (Hydrocharis morsus-ranae) is a frost-hardy, native UK aquatic plant that floats on pond surfaces with small kidney-shaped leaves and delicate white flowers blooming in summer. Supplied as 4 live plants, it thrives in sun or shade, becomes dormant in winter with buds buried in mud, and supports local pond wildlife by providing essential shelter.

## 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: Healthy green Frogbit 🐸 - Few pieces of Frogbit for the tiny pond. I think it looks like mini waterlilies! There were five plants in my package but one seems to have sunk without trace - not sure why. Anyway the remaining plants are all green n healthy and are happy in the pond. No potting required of course! All packaged very well and arrived really fast. I'm very happy with my purchase. Thanks Lincolnshire Pond Plants 🥰
Review: 😔 - I was exspecting a plant of size. More fool me. Tiny piece that was damaged. Not happy at all. Hornwart is fine but the Lily very disappointing

## 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 | 23,660 in Garden ( See Top 100 in Garden ) 29 in Outdoor Aquatic Plants |
| Customer Reviews | 3.3 3.3 out of 5 stars (393) |
| Date First Available | 1 Sept. 2016 |
| Expected blooming period | Summer |
| Manufacturer | Aqua Plants |
| Moisture needs | Regular Watering |
| Soil type | Sandy Soil |
| Sunlight exposure | Full Sun |

## 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

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Healthy green Frogbit 🐸
*by M***S on 18 July 2025*

Few pieces of Frogbit for the tiny pond. I think it looks like mini waterlilies! There were five plants in my package but one seems to have sunk without trace - not sure why. Anyway the remaining plants are all green n healthy and are happy in the pond. No potting required of course! All packaged very well and arrived really fast. I'm very happy with my purchase. Thanks Lincolnshire Pond Plants 🥰

### ⭐ 😔
*by C***C on 13 August 2025*

I was exspecting a plant of size. More fool me. Tiny piece that was damaged. Not happy at all. Hornwart is fine but the Lily very disappointing

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ No good if you have greedy fish
*by K***N on 20 July 2025*

A lot smaller than I thought it would be. Was excited to see how fast it grew but unfortunately overnight the fish had eaten every last bit. Unfortunately a waste of money for me. Speedy delivery.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-25*