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- This pack will contain 5 different cold-water pond plant
- Collection has been put together by the leading grower of cold-water pond plants in the UK
- Please note that these are plug plants which will require potting into suitable conditions as soon and they arrive.
This collection has been put together by the leading grower of cold-water pond plants in the UK. Used extensively throughout the world in sewage treatment plants and where sanitising chemicals cannot be used. This collection of plants offers the natural and environmentally friendly way to clean water. These plants feed heavily on excess nutrients within the pond thus eliminating and competing against algae. We guarantee you will not find better quality anywhere else.
Some plants may be cut back for packaging purposes, do not worry this process will encourage fresh new growth once plant has been potted.
This pack will contain any 5 different cold-water pond plants from the selection below:
*plants included vary depending on seasonal availability, duplicates may be sent if selection is limited
Caltha palustris - Wonderful yellow buttercup-like flowers over compact mounds of green round leaves. The marsh marigold flowers throughout spring and sometimes flowers a second time in mid-summer. The yellow flowers are particularly attractive to bees, butterflies and hoverflies.
Carex acutiformis - A tall, graceful indigenous sedge with bright green leaves and brown flower spikes, forms clumps providing good habitat for wildlife. Height to 150 cm.
Iris pseudacorus - A favourite British water iris, hardy and robust. Yellow flowers are produced in abundance in summer. The roots form fibrous mats underwater, making this an excellent water filtration plant. They are also used by spawning fish as a safe place to lay their eggs. Tall, green iris foliage provides a pretty backdrop in the pond and is used by emerging dragonflies. Grow in full or part sun. Plant in zone 2 or 3. Will also grow in moist soil by the pond. Height 60 to 90 cm. Can be grown into strong marginal clumps which provide good cover for wildfowl. Flowers are attractive to bees and other insects.
Juncus effusus - A hardy, resilient evergreen rush that forms clumps which are attractive to pond life. Erect, dark green stems with brown seed head. British native plant, height 60 to 80 cm. Resistant to waterfowl. Plant in sun or semi-shade.
Juncus inflexus - Glaucous blue, needle like foliage grows into tall clumps up to 60cm in height. A hardy rush with slender, furrowed stems of glaucous foliage. Provides good habitat for emerging dragonflies and other pondlife.
Nasturtium aquaticum – A delightful British native water plant, watercress has bright green leaves and white flowers. This pretty rafting plant with hollow stems creates a floating mat on the pond, giving cover for fish and good habitat for many kinds of pond creatures. Plant in full or part sun. Height to 15 to 30 cm. Plant in zone 2. Good for waterfalls and filters. An excellent plant for water filtration, watercress absorbs toxins improving water quality in the pond. Leaves are rich in minerals and vitamins. Easily cut back. Propagate by division in spring.
Phalaris arundinacea - Tall clump forming grass can be planted in borders next to a pool or in the pond margins up to 20 cm deep. Tall emergent plants provide habitat for pond life such as emerging dragonflies. A tough resiliant grass that can be grown into clumps to provide nesting cover for waterfowl.
Ranunculus flammula - The Dwarf spearwort grows to 20-30 cm in height, a hardy British native water plant. It produces masses of pretty yellow flowers throughout the summer. Allow it to grow into clumps for best effect, and to provide habitat for pond insects. Plant in a medium or large container using aquatic soil covered with pea gravel and place on the marginal shelf.
Scirpus lacustris –The true bulrush is extremely vigorous, a British native pond plant. Bold cylindrical dark green stems arise from a creeping rootstock. A good filtration plant, it is robust and resistant to waterfowl, making good nesting cover if allowed to grow into large clumps. Formerly used for thatching and furniture making. Height to 160 cm.
Typha angustifolia - This smaller type of reedmace has brown poker seed heads. A British native plant; fibrous roots are good for water filtration. Often wrongly referred to as ‘Bullrush’. Height to 120 cm. Often wrongly named lesser bullrush
Please note that these are plug plants which will require potting into suitable conditions as soon and they arrive.
For this we recommend our Pond Planting Packs, which include baskets, soil, gravel and fertiliser. Available in 3 or 5 packs here or as an additional purchase above.
Care instructions
When your pack arrives unwrap carefully and make sure all plants are damp before potting.
Planting instructions
Take a suitable fine-mesh basket, half-fill with aquatic soil. Place plant in centre of basket. Be careful not to damage the roots of the plant when placing. Fill remainder of basket with soil. Lightly firm soil around crown of the plant to within 2.5cm of top of the basket. Gently apply a layer of washed horticultural gravel. Submerge the re-potted plant in the pond to allow absorption of water and discourage any seepage.
We encourage you to initially place the basket at a shallower depth to allow the plant to acclimatise. Then lower to the required depth.
|
Basket size |
Number of plants |
Aquatic soil required |
|
11cm Square |
1 |
1L |
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17cm Round |
1 |
2L |
|
17cm Square |
1 |
2L |
|
Contour Baskets |
3 |
7L |
After Care
Trim decaying foliage every autumn/early spring 5cm above the crown of the plant and compost accordingly. Do not dispose of plants in the wild.
Re-plant every 1-2 years in a larger basket
Please note that these species are suitable for ornamental or wildlife pond use and are non-invasive. Excess growth of any species used in a garden setting should be disposed of responsibly and never introduced to wild habitats.
The condition of your plant may vary by order date and from what you see in your local store. We aim to give you the largest and most luscious plant possible but this is dependant on the time of year and seasonal variation.
|
Plant Variety |
Common Name |
Planting depth (water above top of pot) |
Plant height |
Flower Colour |
Flowering period |
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Caltha palustris |
Marsh marigold |
2-15cm |
30cm |
Yellow |
Mar-Apr |
|
Carex acutiformis |
Lesser pond sedge |
2-15cm |
150cm |
NA |
NA |
|
Iris pseudacorus |
Yellow water iris |
2-20cm |
90cm |
Yellow |
Jun-Jul |
|
Juncus effusus |
soft rush |
2-15cm |
80cm |
NA |
NA |
|
Juncus inflexus |
Hard rush |
2-15cm |
60cm |
NA |
NA |
|
Nasturtium aquaticum |
Watercress |
2-20cm |
30cm |
White |
May-Jul |
|
Phalaris arundinacea |
Reed Canary Grass |
2-20cm |
60cm |
NA |
NA |
|
Ranunculus flammula |
lesser spearwort |
2-10cm |
30cm |
Yellow |
Jun-Aug |
|
Scirpus lacustris |
bulrush |
2-30cm |
160cm |
NA |
NA |
|
Typha angustifolia |
Small reed mace |
2-30cm |
120cm |
Brown |
Jul-Sep |
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Delivery
Delivery costs for your order will be calculated during the checkout process based on your delivery address and the contents of your basket. You will only pay one delivery charge for your order. Express delivery is FREE for online orders OVER £39 unless any of the points below become a factor.
- Some large items like aquariums, ponds and pond liners will have an additional charge of £45.00 to help offset the cost of a pallet delivery.
- Orders containing a physical gift card will have an additional charge of £2.45 to cover the cost of materials and delivery (digital gift cards are a free alternative).
- Orders to highlands, islands and Northern Ireland may incur an additional delivery charge displayed at checkout this is based on the postal code provided. DPD provides a list of postal codes which have additional surcharges. Some of these post codes may also take 2 working days to arrive, even on express. Pallet deliveries cannot be sent to these post codes.
We only ship to the UK and cannot ship internationally.
We aim to dispatch items that are currently in stock on the same working day if they are ordered before 2.45 pm (excluding Bank Holidays). Orders after 3pm will be dispatched the following working day, unless it fits any of the below criteria:
- Orders containing live plants will take up to 2 weeks to arrive. We take a week's worth of customer orders and then inform the plant farms of the specific quantities we need to fulfil that week's order to avoid wastage.
- Pallet orders containing large items like big aquariums will take additional time to arrive as they are sent by a third party. These orders will NOT be dispatched until we have been in touch to arrange a delivery date, this is to ensure someone is available at your address to sign for the delivery. Deliveries will generally be delivered ‘curb side’ within the terms of the agreement we have with our couriers so you will need to make arrangements to transfer larger items into your home yourself. Unfortunately, our drivers are not insured to transfer the aquarium into your home.
- Physical gift cards and items from the gift shop (such as clothes, towels etc) are sent with 1st Class Royal Mail. Delivery usually takes 1-2 working days, though in rare cases and orders placed closer to public holidays (Christmas, Father’s day, Mother’s day etc.) may be longer.
Returns
If you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase online from our website, you can return the product and get a full refund or exchange the product for another one, for up to 21 days from the date you purchased it.
We strongly suggest signing up for an account with fishkeeper.co.uk as this will allow for some additional returns options like return to your local store.
If you checkout as a guest you will need to return the product to Maidenhead Aquatics, PO Box 619, Egham, Surrey, TW20 2BS, please package the order (along with a packing slip or a note including your name, address and order number).
Large pallet items like aquariums are deemed delivered successfully with no damage once the the driver has left the property. If a report of damage is submitted after the driver has left we may be unable to assist with replacements. We recommend refusing a damaged delivery, this is the fastest resolution.
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For delivery before Christmas, orders must be placed on or before 3pm on Wednesday 20th December. We cannot guarantee delivery of these orders pre-Christmas as we are reliant on our couriers, but will use our best endeavours to get orders placed on this date out to you before Christmas. For full details of our festive delivery and opening times click here
Please note: online orders placed after 3pm on Friday 22nd December will not be dispatched until the New Year. For full details of our festive delivery and opening times click here