Houttuynia cordata 'Plena' Pond Marginal Plant
Houttuynia cordata 'Plena' Pond Marginal Plant
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to take the plant out of its mesh basket before planting?
Do I need to take the plant out of its mesh basket before planting?
No. For the 1 litre and 3 litre sizes, the mesh basket can go straight into the pond; there's no need to remove it. The 9cm pot plants don't come in a mesh basket and will need potting into one first.
How much maintenance does this plant need?
How much maintenance does this plant need?
Very little. Trim it to keep it tidy during the growing season, then cut it back once the foliage has died down in autumn.
Which size should I buy for a larger planting area?
Which size should I buy for a larger planting area?
The 9cm pot pack gives you three plants, which suits filling a larger margin. The 1 litre and 3 litre sizes are single, more established plants suited to placing directly on a shelf.
What happens if I buy this plant outside its flowering season?
What happens if I buy this plant outside its flowering season?
The plant may still be available, but it could be supplied already cut back for the season.
What makes this plant different from other pond marginals?
What makes this plant different from other pond marginals?
Its leaves carry a natural orange peel scent, which is the feature behind the plant's common name and distinguishes it from many other marginal plants.
Suited to pond keepers planting up a margin or shallow shelf, this marginal plant offers prolonged white flowering from spring into early autumn and asks for very little upkeep beyond a seasonal trim. Its leaves carry a natural orange peel scent, the trait that sets it apart from other pond marginals.
Houttuynia cordata 'Plena' is a pond marginal plant whose leaves give off a natural orange peel scent, the characteristic that gives the species its common name and marks it out from other marginals.
It suits pond keepers filling in margins or shallow shelves who want a long run of colour, since it flowers prolifically through the warmer months and needs little attention once established.
What you get depends on the size you choose: a single plant in a 1 litre mesh basket, a single plant in a 3 litre mesh basket, or a pack of three young plants each in a 9cm pot.
Care stays minimal. Trim to keep it tidy through the season, then cut the foliage back once it has died down in autumn.
It grows well in full sun or part shade, so it isn't fussy about position within the pond margin.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Sun/Shade requirement | Full sun to part shade |
| Flowering period | May to September |
| Flower colour | White |
| Growth rate | Medium |
| Care instructions | Little maintenance is required. Trim to tidy as required and after foliage has died back in autumn. |
| 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. 9cm pot, pack of 3: three plants each in a 9cm pot. |
| Height | 20-60 cm |
| Planting depth | 0-10 cm |
| Sun/Shade | Full sun to part shade |
| Flowers | May to Sep |
| Colour | White |
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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