Myriophyllum crispatum Marginal Pond Plant
Myriophyllum crispatum 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?
The 1 litre plant comes already in a mesh basket and doesn't need repotting, though a larger basket will give it more room over time. The 9cm pot plants need potting into a mesh aquatic basket before they go into the pond.
How deep should I plant it?
How deep should I plant it?
Plant the 1 litre size no deeper than half the maximum recommended planting depth, and the 9cm pot plants no deeper than a third of that depth, to let the roots establish properly.
When does it flower?
When does it flower?
It flowers in June and July, producing small red blooms above the waterline.
How much care does it need?
How much care does it need?
According to the growing information supplied, it needs little maintenance beyond removing excess growth if it becomes too vigorous.
Is this a native UK pond plant?
Is this a native UK pond plant?
No. The supplied plant information records this as a non-native variety.
A marginal pond plant whose feathery foliage rises above the waterline, giving pond edges height and colour through small red flowers in summer. Suited to shallow planting areas and aquatic baskets, it offers a low-maintenance way to add seasonal interest to the pond margin. Choose a single basket-grown plant or a pack of three young pot plants depending on how much of the margin you want to cover.
Myriophyllum crispatum is a marginal pond plant whose feathery foliage pushes up above the water's surface, which sets it apart from plants that stay fully submerged. It gives pond margins colour through small red flowers that open in June and July. The plant suits pond edges and shallow planting areas, including purpose-built aquatic baskets.
It grows at a medium pace and tolerates a range of light conditions, from full sun through to part shade, so there is flexibility in where you position it around the pond. Once settled in, it needs little upkeep beyond trimming back growth that becomes too vigorous.
You can buy it as a single plant supplied in a 1 litre mesh aquatic basket, ready to go straight into the pond, or as a pack of three young plants each in a 9cm pot that will need potting into a basket before planting. Both options are grown as a non-native variety, so bear this in mind if you are planting for a native-only scheme.
What sets this plant apart from other marginals is the combination of above-water foliage and red summer flowers, giving height and seasonal colour to the pond edge without demanding frequent attention.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Sun/Shade | Full sun to part shade |
| Flowers | Jun & Jul |
| Colour | Red |
| Growth rate | Medium |
| Care instructions | Little maintenance is required. Remove excess growth if necessary. |
| Native | No |
| 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 | 15-25 cm |
| Planting depth | 0-25 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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