Honest review: Anacharis is rewarding but blanketweed algae competing for nutrients in established ponds is real

Anacharis is a genuinely satisfying plant to grow, but I want to be upfront about one thing: blanketweed algae competing for nutrients in established ponds. I've dealt with it twice now and it takes consistent attention to manage.

Beyond that, natural filtration improving water clarity and quality makes it one of my favourites in the collection. I keep it in a formal ornamental pond with clear water and reflections which suits it well. Learning about planting in aquatic baskets with specialist pond compost has been essential. overwintering dormancy in the pond bed is worth waiting for — the plant really justifies itself then. Four stars because of that persistent issue.