Tulbaghia violacea Marginal Pond Plant
Tulbaghia violacea Marginal Pond Plant
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does this plant need repotting when it arrives?
Does this plant need repotting when it arrives?
It depends on the size. The 9cm pot plants need potting into a mesh aquatic basket before planting, while the 1 litre plants already come in a mesh basket and don't need repotting, though you can move them into a larger basket if you want more root room.
How deep should it be planted while it settles in?
How deep should it be planted while it settles in?
9cm pot plants should be placed no deeper than a third of the maximum recommended planting depth, and 1 litre plants no deeper than half of it, until they've established.
How much care does it need once it's planted?
How much care does it need once it's planted?
Very little. Once established it needs minimal ongoing attention.
Will it look the same if bought outside the flowering season?
Will it look the same if bought outside the flowering season?
Not necessarily. Outside the main season, plants may still be available but could be supplied cut back.
What's included with each pack option?
What's included with each pack option?
A single 1 litre plant comes in its own 1 litre mesh basket. The 1 litre pack of 3 gives you three plants, each in their own 1 litre basket. The 9cm pot pack of 3 gives you three plants supplied in 9cm pots rather than baskets.
Tulbaghia violacea is a marginal plant for the edge of outdoor ponds, where it keeps flowering well into early autumn after many other marginals have finished. This helps extend the season of colour and interest around the pond with little upkeep required once it's established. Each plant arrives already potted, ready to go into a mesh aquatic basket at the margin.
Tulbaghia violacea is a marginal pond plant that carries the RHS Award of Garden Merit, a recognition the Royal Horticultural Society gives to plants rated highly for garden performance. It suits pond keepers who want flowering interest at the water's edge lasting into early autumn, since it carries on blooming later in the season than many other marginal plants. Grown at the pond margin in a mesh aquatic basket, it fits easily alongside other marginal planting. Because it grows at an easy, steady pace, it won't quickly outgrow its basket or need frequent cutting back, and once it's settled in it asks for very little ongoing attention. What you get depends on the option you choose: a single plant in a 1 litre mesh basket, three plants each in their own 1 litre basket, or three plants supplied in 9cm pots. The 1 litre options arrive ready to place straight into the pond, while the 9cm pot plants need potting into a mesh basket first. What sets it apart is the combination of the RHS award, later-season flowering, and a slow, steady growth habit.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Sun/Shade | Full sun |
| Flowers | Jul to Oct |
| Colour | Pink |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| RHS AGM | Yes (RHS Award of Garden Merit) |
| Care instructions | Little maintenance is required. |
| What's included | 1 litre: one plant in a 1 litre mesh aquatic basket; 1 litre, pack of 3: three plants each in a 1 litre mesh aquatic basket; 9cm pot, pack of 3: three plants each in a 9cm pot. |
| Height | 10-50 cm |
| Planting depth | 0-1 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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