Acorus calamus Variegatus Marginal Pond Plant
Acorus calamus Variegatus Marginal Pond Plant
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between the 1 litre and 3 litre options?
What's the difference between the 1 litre and 3 litre options?
Both come already potted in a mesh basket matched to that size, 1 litre or 3 litre. The 1 litre suits a smaller spot on a shelf or margin, while the 3 litre gives more root space from the start and sits straight on the pond shelf.
Do I need to repot the plant when it arrives?
Do I need to repot the plant when it arrives?
No. Neither size needs repotting or removing from its mesh basket, though plants over 60 cm in height may later benefit from a larger basket or planting in gravel.
How deep should I plant it?
How deep should I plant it?
Place it within the planting depth range given in the specifications, starting in the shallower half while it settles in, then adjust as it establishes.
How do I look after it once it's established?
How do I look after it once it's established?
It needs little ongoing care. Once the foliage dies back in autumn, trim it back just above the water surface, leaving a little material in place to protect the new shoots.
You get an established marginal plant, supplied potted in its mesh aquatic basket and ready to place straight into the pond margin or shelf. The green and cream striped foliage gives a lighter, more decorative look than the plain species, and its low care needs keep upkeep to little more than an annual trim. Suited to full sun or part shade positions, it offers a practical way to add contrast along a pond edge without much ongoing work.
Acorus calamus variegatus is a marginal pond plant with upright, grass-like leaves striped in green and cream, setting it apart from the plain green form of the species. The citrus-scented foliage has also been used in fragrances and traditional herbal preparations. It offers a low-maintenance option for pond margins and shelves, suited to full sun or part shade.
It suits anyone wanting to add structure and colour contrast along a pond edge or shelf without heavy upkeep. You get one plant, supplied already potted in a mesh aquatic basket matching your chosen size (1 litre or 3 litre), so it goes straight into the water without repotting.
Established plants need little attention through the season. Once the foliage dies back in autumn, trim it back just above the water surface, leaving a little material in place to protect the new shoots below.
The two basket sizes suit different stages of planting, from a smaller pocket on a shelf to a larger root run from the outset. See the sizing guidance below for which fits your pond best.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Sun/Shade | Full sun to part shade |
| Flowers | Jun & Jul |
| Colour | Green |
| Growth rate | Medium |
| Care instructions | Little maintenance is required. Trim just above the water surface after foliage has died back in autumn to tidy, leaving a little material to protect new shoots. |
| What's included | 1 litre: one plant in a 1 litre mesh aquatic basket; 3 litre: one plant in a 3 litre mesh aquatic basket. |
| Height | 50-80 cm |
| Planting depth | 1-15 cm |
Delivery information
These plants are delivered to selected UK mainland postcodes.
Delivery charges for these plants
- £6.00 for plant orders weighing up to 1.9 kg in total.
- £9.60 for plant orders weighing over 1.9 kg, up to 30 kg.
This charge covers the plants in your order. Other items in the same order may be delivered separately, with their own delivery charge.
Delivery is not available to certain postcode areas, including parts of Scotland such as the Highlands and Islands, and other restricted locations, including Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands.
The delivery options and charges available for your address are shown at checkout.
From October to February, orders are dispatched on Tuesdays only. Plants ordered outside the growing season may arrive cut back.
Express Delivery is not available for these products.
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