Potentilla palustris Pond Marginal Plant - 1 Litre
Potentilla palustris Pond Marginal Plant - 1 Litre
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to take the plant out of its basket before planting it?
Do I need to take the plant out of its basket before planting it?
No. The mesh basket it's supplied in doesn't need to be removed; it can go straight into the pond margin as it is.
How deep should I place it in the pond?
How deep should I place it in the pond?
Start it off no deeper than half the maximum planting depth given in the specifications, then let it establish before moving it to its full planting depth.
How much maintenance does it need?
How much maintenance does it need?
Very little day to day. The main task is a once-a-year trim, cutting it back just above the water surface after the foliage has died down in autumn.
Will it grow in a shaded part of the pond?
Will it grow in a shaded part of the pond?
It tolerates a range of light levels, from full sun through to part shade, so it can go in spots that aren't lit all day.
A native marginal plant for pond edges, suited to spots in full sun or part shade, that gives the margin red-purple flowers through the summer. You get one 1 litre potted plant, supplied in its mesh basket and ready to go straight into shallow water at the edge of the pond.
Potentilla palustris is a native marginal pond plant, grown for its reddish-brown trailing stems and sharply toothed leaves, with red-purple flowers that bring colour to the margins through summer. It adapts to a range of light conditions at the pond edge, which keeps planting options flexible for anyone establishing a native margin. You receive one 1 litre potted plant, supplied in its mesh basket, which can go straight into position without being repotted first. As a native plant, it fits naturally into pond-edge planting without introducing a non-native species to the scheme. Growth is medium-paced, so it won't quickly outgrow its spot, and upkeep is limited to one trim a year, cutting it back just above the water surface once the foliage dies down in autumn.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Colour | Red |
| Height | 30-50 cm |
| Native | Native |
| Flowers | Jun to Sep |
| Sun/Shade | Full sun to part shade |
| Growth rate | Medium |
| Planting depth | 0-10 cm |
| Care instructions | Little maintenance is required. Trim just above the water surface after foliage has died back in Autumn to tidy. |
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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