I do similarly with impatiens. I am interested in the marigolds. I will have to give it a try. That almost suggests that regular plants of many surprising kinds might work.

I've read more than once how people use impatiens in their pond but boy, I sure don't have good luck with them. Have no idea what I'm dong wrong but sure with I could remedy the problem. Put some hostas in a few weeks ago and they are thriving. BT

Are the impatiens in sun or shade? Most of them don't like sun.

I've done impatiens but marigolds?
On my way to get marigolds!
Thanks!

Mine are in sun and shade through the day
Bu at one time someone questioned someone who ha gorgeous impatiens and they were in a lot of sun. Don't understand it.

Has anybody ever tried Heliotrope like that

Who knew marigolds would do well in water?! Of course, some folks warn not to use this or that plant in wet soil but I sure find that most weeds are happier than clams there so I have begun to try various plants that are not recommended for the pond margins and guess I will learn which will and won't grow well in those conditions. I may give marigolds a try as well. I have impatiens in very damp soil next to the pond and they are thriving so far.

Shalom - impatiens and marigolds do well - with any land plant be sure to keep the crown above the water level - that's the biggest key to success and that is why I use floating islands . I've done well with dusty miller, hosta, blue star(I think) ground cover - this looks like will also float on the water. In the island ths year the trial is with wondering jew, splash, red peace lilly, sweet pot,
mountain lilly, one blue flower is not doing well, colius, and 2 other types of ground cover (guess I need to make a list to see what grows and what doesn't. they are planted in batting asnd each gets 1/2 stick of miracle grow plant spike at the time of planting. This year, I just shaked off the soil in the pot from the store, wrapped batting around the plant and in they went.

This year, exception being the impatiens and marigolds, all are perenial.

Guess time will tell which ones make it.

cara rose with the impatien disease some of the plants have not been doing well

I used to use geum avens. They are perennials and have a pretty orange color. I left their crowns exposed.