Calla palustris Marginal Pond Plant
Calla palustris Marginal Pond Plant
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to repot the plant when it arrives?
Do I need to repot the plant when it arrives?
No, both the 1 litre and 3 litre sizes are supplied in mesh aquatic baskets that go straight into the pond without needing to be removed or repotted.
How deep should I plant it?
How deep should I plant it?
The recommended planting depth is between 3 and 15cm. Start 1 litre plants shallower, no deeper than half the maximum depth, and lower them as they establish; 3 litre plants can go straight to the depth you want on the pond shelf.
Is Calla palustris safe to handle?
Is Calla palustris safe to handle?
It's listed as harmful if eaten and can irritate skin and eyes, so care should be taken when handling or trimming it.
Can I propagate this plant myself?
Can I propagate this plant myself?
Yes, in summer you can cut off growing shoots and push them into the soil to encourage new growth and fuller branching.
A rambling marginal plant suited to pond edges and planting shelves, it offers heart-shaped foliage that spreads out to cover bare ground at the water's edge. Its flowers give way to bright red seed heads later in the season, keeping visual interest going once the main flowering period ends. Unusually, the scent of its flowers attracts pollinating snails, a trait few other pond plants share.
Calla palustris is a marginal pond plant with an unusual pollination quirk: it's one of the few plants drawn to by snails rather than insects, thanks to the scent of its flowers. It has a rambling growth habit, creeping outward from its original planting point rather than staying as a tidy clump.
It suits pond margins and planting shelves where you want cover that fills in gradually. The heart-shaped leaves help establish ground cover at the water's edge, and the flowers are followed by bright red seed heads that keep colour going later in the season.
You receive one established plant per basket: the 1 litre option comes in a 1 litre mesh aquatic basket, and the 3 litre option comes in a 3 litre mesh aquatic basket. Both can be placed straight into the pond without removing the basket or repotting first.
Growing shoots can be trimmed back in summer and pushed into the soil to start new plants, which also encourages bushier growth. It's harmful if eaten and can irritate skin and eyes, so handle it with care.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Sun/Shade | Full sun to part shade |
| Flowers | Jun to Aug |
| Colour | White |
| Growth rate | Medium |
| Care instructions | Creeps from its original planting point; growing shoots can be cut in summer and pushed into the soil to propagate and encourage branching. |
| Harmful | Harmful if eaten; skin and eye irritant |
| 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 | 15-25 cm |
| Planting depth | 3-15 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.
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From October to February, orders are dispatched on Tuesdays only. Plants ordered outside the growing season may arrive cut back.
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