Scirpus cernuus Marginal Pond Plant
Scirpus cernuus Marginal Pond Plant
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to repot the 9cm pot plants before putting them in my pond?
Do I need to repot the 9cm pot plants before putting them in my pond?
Yes. The 9cm pot plants need potting into a mesh aquatic basket first, whereas the 1 litre and 3 litre sizes already come pre-potted in a mesh basket.
How deep should I place this plant when it's new?
How deep should I place this plant when it's new?
Start it shallower while it establishes: 9cm pot plants no deeper than a third of the planting depth and 1 litre plants no deeper than half, while the 3 litre basket can go straight onto the shelf at the full planting depth.
Will it lose its leaves in winter?
Will it lose its leaves in winter?
No, it's evergreen, so it keeps its foliage through the colder months, though plants bought out of season may be sold cut back.
When does it flower?
When does it flower?
From July to September, with small white flower spikes appearing on the tips of the leaves.
Scirpus cernuus is an evergreen marginal plant suited to the shallow margins or planting shelf of a garden pond. It keeps its glossy, thread-like foliage all year round and helps add continuous texture to pondside planting. Choose a single plant already potted in a mesh basket (1 litre or 3 litre) ready to place straight into the pond, or a pack of three smaller 9cm pot plants to pot up and establish yourself.
Scirpus cernuus is an evergreen marginal plant with slender, thread-like leaves that carry small white flower spikes along their tips, so it keeps its colour and shape in the pond margin throughout the year.
It suits the shallow margins or planting shelf of a garden pond, where it provides low, grassy texture close to the water's edge. Its slow growth habit helps keep maintenance down, and established plants need only a single trim in early spring to bring on fresh growth.
What you get depends on the size you choose. The 1 litre and 3 litre options each supply one plant already potted into a matching mesh aquatic basket, so it can go straight into the pond. The 9cm pot option supplies three individual plants in 9cm pots; these aren't pre-potted into a mesh basket, so each one needs potting up before it's placed in the pond.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Sun/Shade | Full sun to part shade |
| Flowers | Jul to Sep |
| Colour | White |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Evergreen | True |
| Care instructions | Evergreen. Trim in early spring to encourage new growth. |
| Native | No |
| 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 | 20-30 cm |
| Planting depth | 0-10 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.
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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