Eriophorum angustifolium (Cotton Grass) - Native Pond Marginal Plant
Eriophorum angustifolium (Cotton Grass) - Native Pond Marginal Plant
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Frequently Asked Questions
How deep should I plant Eriophorum angustifolium?
How deep should I plant Eriophorum angustifolium?
The overall planting depth for this plant is 0-20cm. When first planting, keep 9cm pot plants no deeper than a third of the maximum recommended depth, and 1 litre basket plants no deeper than half, to help them establish.
Do I need to repot the plants before putting them in my pond?
Do I need to repot the plants before putting them in my pond?
The 9cm pot plants need potting into a mesh basket first. The 1 litre plants are already in a mesh basket and don't need repotting, though a bigger basket can help as they grow.
How much maintenance does cotton grass need?
How much maintenance does cotton grass need?
Very little. The guidance is to trim the foliage back to just above the water surface once it has died back in autumn, mainly to keep it tidy.
What do I receive if I buy the pack of three?
What do I receive if I buy the pack of three?
You get three plants, each supplied in its own 9cm pot.
Is this a native plant?
Is this a native plant?
Yes, Eriophorum angustifolium (cotton grass) is native to the UK, described as very hardy, and is often found growing on Scottish moors.
This hardy native marginal plant brings grassy foliage and fluffy, cotton-wool-like seed heads to the pond edge, and once established it keeps maintenance to a minimum. Being a true UK native, it copes well with our climate and suits boggy, shallow-margin planting. It's available as a single plant in a 1 litre basket or as a pack of three in 9cm pots.
Eriophorum angustifolium, commonly known as cotton grass, is a UK native marginal plant best known for its fluffy, cotton-wool-like flower heads, a look that sets it apart from most grassy pond-edge plants. It gives pond keepers a naturally hardy option for boggy or shallow margins, since it grows wild on Scottish moors and copes well with our climate. Once established, it keeps maintenance down to a single autumn tidy-up.
It's suitable for pond keepers planting shallow margins or boggy pond edges who want an easy-going native plant alongside their aquatic planting. You get either a single plant in a 1 litre mesh aquatic basket, ready to lower straight into the pond, or a pack of three plants each supplied in a 9cm pot for planting out across a bigger margin.
It won't quickly outgrow its space, though well-established plants can grow taller than average and may need a bigger mesh basket or a gravel bed to stay upright in a breeze.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Sun/Shade | Full sun to part shade |
| Flowers | June to September |
| Colour | White |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Care instructions | Little maintenance is required. Trim just above the water surface after foliage has died back in the Autumn to tidy. |
| Native | Native |
| What's included | 1 litre: one plant in a 1 litre mesh aquatic basket. 9cm pot, pack of 3: three plants, each in a 9cm pot. |
| Height | 30-50 cm |
| Planting depth | 0-20 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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