Fontinalis antipyretica Pond Moss - Pack of 5 Bunches
Fontinalis antipyretica Pond Moss - Pack of 5 Bunches
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does this moss need planting in soil?
Does this moss need planting in soil?
No. It can be dropped into the pond as a weighted bunch, or tied to a stone or brick for anchorage if it's going into flowing water.
Will it survive in a pond with a stream or waterfall?
Will it survive in a pond with a stream or waterfall?
Yes. It grows in both still and fast-flowing water, provided it's anchored to something like a stone or brick when placed in moving water.
How many bunches do I get?
How many bunches do I get?
Each pack contains 5 bunches.
Does it lose its colour over winter?
Does it lose its colour over winter?
It's evergreen, so it keeps its colour year-round, though bunches ordered out of season may arrive cut back.
Does it flower?
Does it flower?
No, this plant doesn't produce flowers.
Fontinalis antipyretica is a greyish-green, branching pond moss suitable for ponds with still water or a flowing stream feature. It keeps its colour across the seasons, giving low-maintenance year-round cover without frequent trimming, and anchors easily once tied to a stone or similar weight. You get a pack of 5 bunches, ready to position where you want cover or texture.
Fontinalis antipyretica is a greyish-green aquatic moss with branched, trailing stems that grows equally well in still ponds and in fast-flowing water, all year round.
The plant takes its name from a traditional use in Sweden, where it was packed into gaps in chimneys and walls to block draughts and reduce the risk of fire.
It suits pond keepers who want a native plant with a steady, undemanding growth habit, so you won't need to cut it back often. It copes with a range of light levels too, from bright open spots to shadier corners of the pond.
Because the moss has no way of anchoring itself, how you introduce it depends on the water. In still water you can simply drop a weighted bunch in; in flowing water or around a stream feature, tie each bunch to a stone or brick first so it stays put.
Each pack contains 5 bunches, enough to anchor at several points around the pond or build up a denser patch of cover.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Sun/Shade | Full sun to part shade |
| Flowers | None |
| Colour | Green |
| Growth rate | Medium/Slow |
| Evergreen | Yes |
| Care instructions | Can be dropped into the pond as a weighted bunch. Grows in both still and fast-flowing water; in flowing water, tie the plant to a stone or brick for anchorage. |
| Native | Native |
| What's included | Pack of 5: 5 bunches |
| Height | 5-25 cm |
| Planting depth | 5-100 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.
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