Juncus maritimus Pond Marginal Plant, Pack of 3 (9cm Pots)
Juncus maritimus Pond Marginal Plant, Pack of 3 (9cm Pots)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need anything else to plant this?
Do I need anything else to plant this?
Yes, a mesh planting basket. The pack supplies the plants in 9cm pots but not a basket.
How deep should I plant it?
How deep should I plant it?
Start shallow, no deeper than about a third of the maximum recommended depth, which for this species is 0 to 10 cm, then lower it further once established.
How much maintenance does it need?
How much maintenance does it need?
Very little. Once the foliage dies back in autumn, trim the stems back to just above the water surface to tidy the plant.
Will it cope near the coast or in slightly salty water?
Will it cope near the coast or in slightly salty water?
Yes, this species tolerates sea spray and slightly brackish water, which suits ponds in coastal or estuary locations.
How many plants come in a pack?
How many plants come in a pack?
Three plants, each supplied in its own 9cm pot.
Juncus maritimus is a native marginal plant that tolerates sea spray and slightly brackish water, giving pond keepers in coastal or estuary settings a planting option where many marginals struggle to establish. It's a slow grower supplied in 9cm pots, so it holds its place in the scheme with minimal upkeep.
Juncus maritimus is a native pond marginal with fine, arching stems that tolerate sea spray and slightly brackish water, a trait that sets it apart from many marginals which won't take salt-laden conditions at all. It suits coastal gardens, estuary-side ponds, or any site where salty air or spray reaches the water's edge.
Each pack gives you three plants, individually supplied in 9cm pots. A mesh planting basket is needed to pot them up for the pond, but one isn't included in the pack, so factor that into your order if you don't already have suitable baskets.
Growth is slow, which means the plant stays in its place rather than spreading across the margin, and needs less regular dividing than faster-growing species. It tolerates full sun through to partial shade, so there's some flexibility in where around the pond you position it.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Sun/Shade | Full sun to part shade |
| Flowering season | June to August |
| Flower colour | Brown |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Native status | Native |
| Height | 15-30 cm |
| Planting depth | 0-10 cm |
| Care instructions | Little maintenance required. Trim just above the water surface after foliage has died back in autumn to tidy. |
| Pack contents | 9cm pot, pack of 3: three plants, each in a 9cm pot |
| Flowers | Jun to Aug |
| Colour | Brown |
| Native | Native |
| What's included | 9cm pot, pack of 3: three plants each in a 9cm pot. |
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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