Rumex sanguineus Marginal Pond Plant
Rumex sanguineus Marginal Pond Plant
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to pot the plant before placing it in my pond?
Do I need to pot the plant before placing it in my pond?
The 9cm pot plants need potting into a mesh basket first; the 1 litre plants are already in a mesh basket and can go straight in, though a larger basket helps as they grow.
How do I keep the red leaf colour?
How do I keep the red leaf colour?
Remove the flower spike as it appears. Letting the plant flower causes the leaf veining to fade, since the plant's energy then goes into blooming instead of foliage colour.
Is this plant suitable for a wildlife pond?
Is this plant suitable for a wildlife pond?
Yes, it's a UK native marginal, so it suits naturalistic and wildlife-friendly pond planting.
What happens if I buy out of season?
What happens if I buy out of season?
Outside the main growing season, plants may be supplied already cut back rather than at full size.
A marginal pond plant valued for its colour-veined foliage, giving pond-edge plantings a contrast point that holds up well once the flower spike is removed. It suits naturalistic and native planting schemes and is available as a single potted plant or a pack of three young plants.
Rumex sanguineus is a pond marginal plant kept chiefly for its leaves rather than its flowers: green rosettes patterned with bright red veins that stand out at the water's edge. Most growers pinch out the flower spike as it forms, since letting it bloom fades the leaf colour.
As a native UK marginal, it suits wildlife-friendly and naturalistic pond planting. Growing it in a mesh basket at the pond edge helps it establish without disturbing nearby planting, and keeps the roots contained as the display matures.
You get either one already-potted plant in a 1 litre basket, ready to place straight into the pond, or three smaller plants each in a 9cm pot, which need potting into a mesh basket of their own before planting.
What sets it apart from plainer marginals is that its display comes from the leaf veining rather than the flowers, so a little seasonal tidying keeps it looking its best rather than leaving it to bloom unchecked.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Colour | Red |
| Height | 50-70 cm |
| Native | Native |
| Flowers | Jun to Aug |
| Sun/Shade | Full sun to part shade |
| Growth rate | Medium |
| Planting depth | 0-15 cm |
| 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. |
| Care instructions | Remove dock type flower spike to retain leaf colour. Remove damaged foliage when required to encourage new leaf growth in spring. Trim back in autumn to just above the water surface. |
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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