Stachys palustris Marginal Pond Plant
Stachys palustris Marginal Pond Plant
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do I actually receive with each size?
What do I actually receive with each size?
The 1 litre option is one plant in a 1 litre mesh aquatic basket, the 3 litre option is one plant in a 3 litre mesh basket, and the pack of three gives you three separate plants, each in its own 9cm pot.
How deep should I plant it?
How deep should I plant it?
This depends on the size you buy: start 9cm pot plants no deeper than a third of the maximum recommended depth, and 1 litre plants no deeper than half, moving them deeper as they establish. The 3 litre plants can go straight onto the pond shelf at the depth you want.
Does it need a sunny spot?
Does it need a sunny spot?
No. It grows well in either full sun or part shade, so it isn't limited to the sunniest part of the pond margin.
Will it attract wildlife?
Will it attract wildlife?
Yes, its flower spikes attract bees throughout the summer flowering period.
What if I order it out of season?
What if I order it out of season?
It may still be available but could arrive cut back, since growth slows outside the main season.
A flowering marginal plant suited to medium or large ponds, supplied as a single potted plant or as a pack of three. It settles into the pond margin quickly and gives months of summer colour that draws bees to the water's edge.
Stachys palustris is a native UK marginal pond plant grown for its upright spikes of summer flowers, which attract bees, making it suited to the margins of medium or large ponds. It provides an extended period of colour across the pond shelf rather than a brief one, and its fast growth rate helps it settle in once planted. It also grows well in full sun or part shade, so it isn't restricted to the sunniest spot on the pond. What you get depends on the size chosen: the 1 litre option is one plant already potted in a 1 litre mesh aquatic basket, the 3 litre option is one plant in its own 3 litre mesh basket, and the pack of three gives you three individual plants, each grown in a 9cm pot. As a native marginal with a fast growth habit, it's a straightforward choice for adding wildlife interest to a larger pond's planting scheme.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Colour | Pink |
| Height | 60-120 cm |
| Native | Native |
| Flowers | Jun to Sep |
| Sun/Shade | Full sun to part shade |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Planting depth | 0-15 cm |
| 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. |
| Care instructions | Trim to tidy as required throughout the season. |
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.
Flexible payment options are available at checkout.
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