Typha minima Marginal Pond Plant
Typha minima Marginal Pond Plant
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Frequently Asked Questions
How deep should I plant Typha minima?
How deep should I plant Typha minima?
The overall recommended planting depth is 1-12cm, but while the plant is establishing you should place it shallower than this: no deeper than a third of the maximum depth for the 9cm pots, or half for the 1 litre size. The 3 litre plants can go onto the pond shelf at the depth the plant needs without this initial restriction.
Will it spread and take over the pond margin?
Will it spread and take over the pond margin?
Growth rate is listed as slow, so it shouldn't spread aggressively, though it's still worth checking on it as the season progresses.
Can I grow this in a shaded part of the pond?
Can I grow this in a shaded part of the pond?
The growing conditions given call for full sun. Shaded positions aren't covered in the plant data, so a sunny spot is the recommended choice.
What do I actually receive when I order?
What do I actually receive when I order?
It depends on the option: either one plant in a 1 litre mesh basket, one plant in a 3 litre mesh basket, or three plants each supplied in a 9cm pot.
A dwarf form of this reed-type marginal, bred to stay compact rather than reach full height, so it suits small ponds where a standard-sized planting wouldn't fit. The slower growth habit keeps the display manageable without constant cutting back, and the soft brown seed heads add texture at the pond edge through the warmer months. Choose a single potted plant in a 1 litre or 3 litre mesh basket, or three plants supplied individually in 9cm pots.
Typha minima is a dwarf form of this reed-type marginal, bred to stay far smaller than the standard upright bulrush, which makes it workable in small ponds that don't have room for a full-sized planting. It suits anyone building up a modest pond margin who still wants height and seasonal interest from reed-type planting. The compact growth habit helps keep the display in proportion with a small pond, rather than needing frequent management to stop it taking over. Depending on the option chosen, you receive either a single plant already potted into a 1 litre or 3 litre mesh aquatic basket, ready to place straight onto the pond shelf, or three individual plants supplied in 9cm pots for potting up yourself. What sets this apart from larger reed types is the combination of a slower growth rate with seed heads that stay within easy reach for close viewing, rather than towering at the back of a border. It needs an open, full sun position to perform well, so it's better suited to sunny pond margins than shaded corners.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Colour | Brown |
| Height | 40-60 cm |
| Flowers | Jul to Sep |
| Sun/Shade | Full sun |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Planting depth | 1-12 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 | Attractive seed heads may be left all winter if desired but best cleared if they fall into the water. Cut back foliage before spring growth starts. |
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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