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Mixed Marginal Pond Plants – 8 Litre Contour Basket | Grower’s Choice

    Description

    Create an established marginal planting feature with four complementary pond plants selected by our growers and supplied together in a ready-planted 8 litre contour basket.

    Rather than working to a fixed species combination, our growers select from suitable marginal pond plants according to plant health, vigour, seasonal condition and availability. Wherever possible, the selection combines contrasting heights, foliage textures, growth habits and flowering periods to create a balanced and attractive display.

    The four plants are already planted together in an 8 litre Finofil contour aquatic basket using peat-free aquatic compost, so there is no need to select individual baskets, compost or plants before positioning the collection in your pond.

    The curved contour basket is particularly well suited to pond shelves, where it can sit neatly alongside the pond edge and create a fuller, more integrated planting effect than several small individual baskets.

    Unlike our Colourful Marginal Pond Plant Kits, this collection is designed as a self-contained planted feature rather than to provide a particular quantity of marginal planting for a specified pond surface area. It can therefore be added to a new or established pond of any size, provided there is a suitable shallow shelf or marginal planting position.

    The exact species supplied will vary throughout the season. Product images should therefore be regarded as representative of the type of planting combination you will receive rather than a guarantee of particular varieties.

    As well as providing visual structure and seasonal interest, marginal planting creates valuable habitat at the transition between water and land. Emergent foliage and stems can provide shelter, resting places and cover for a wide range of pond wildlife.

    Explore our Colourful Marginal Pond Plant Kits if you would prefer separate marginal plants that can be positioned individually around your pond, or browse our full Marginal Pond Plants range to choose particular varieties.

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    Mixed Marginal Pond Plants – 8 Litre Contour Basket | Grower’s Choice

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      Four complementary marginal pond plants supplied together in a ready-planted aquatic basket

      An easy way to add established marginal planting, height and seasonal interest to a new or existing pond.

      £45

      • Delivery within 2-5 working days
      • 4 Grower’s Choice marginal pond plants selected for contrasting colour, height, foliage and seasonal interest
      • Supplied ready-planted in an 8 litre Finofil contour aquatic basket
      • Creates an established marginal planting feature without the need to select and pot individual plants
      • Suitable for adding to new or established ponds with a shallow planting shelf

      Four complementary marginal pond plants supplied together in a ready-planted aquatic basket

      Description

      Create an established marginal planting feature with four complementary pond plants selected by our growers and supplied together in a ready-planted 8 litre contour basket.

      Rather than working to a fixed species combination, our growers select from suitable marginal pond plants according to plant health, vigour, seasonal condition and availability. Wherever possible, the selection combines contrasting heights, foliage textures, growth habits and flowering periods to create a balanced and attractive display.

      The four plants are already planted together in an 8 litre Finofil contour aquatic basket using peat-free aquatic compost, so there is no need to select individual baskets, compost or plants before positioning the collection in your pond.

      The curved contour basket is particularly well suited to pond shelves, where it can sit neatly alongside the pond edge and create a fuller, more integrated planting effect than several small individual baskets.

      Unlike our Colourful Marginal Pond Plant Kits, this collection is designed as a self-contained planted feature rather than to provide a particular quantity of marginal planting for a specified pond surface area. It can therefore be added to a new or established pond of any size, provided there is a suitable shallow shelf or marginal planting position.

      The exact species supplied will vary throughout the season. Product images should therefore be regarded as representative of the type of planting combination you will receive rather than a guarantee of particular varieties.

      As well as providing visual structure and seasonal interest, marginal planting creates valuable habitat at the transition between water and land. Emergent foliage and stems can provide shelter, resting places and cover for a wide range of pond wildlife.

      Explore our Colourful Marginal Pond Plant Kits if you would prefer separate marginal plants that can be positioned individually around your pond, or browse our full Marginal Pond Plants range to choose particular varieties.

      Read more

      Product Details
      • Plants included: 4 Grower’s Choice marginal pond plants
      • Basket: 8 litre Finofil contour aquatic basket
      • Compost: peat-free aquatic compost
      • Supply format: supplied pre-planted and ready to position in the pond
      • Selection: Grower’s Choice – exact varieties will vary
      • Selected for: contrasting height, foliage, growth habit and seasonal interest
      • Planting position: pond shelves and shallow margins
      • Planting depth: 0–20cm of water above the top of the basket
      • Suitable for: new or established ponds with an appropriate shallow planting shelf
        Nursery grown
      • Aquatic gravel: included as a top dressing
      Growing Instructions

      Position the basket on a suitable pond shelf where the water level is between 0 and 20cm above the top of the basket.

      Newly planted marginals often establish well towards the shallower end of their planting range. If practical, begin at around 5–10cm below the water surface and lower the basket slightly later if required.

      Planting depth is measured from the top of the aquatic basket to the water surface.

      Choose a position where the plants receive good natural light. Most ornamental marginals perform best in full sun to partial shade, although the requirements of individual varieties within the Grower’s Choice selection may vary.

      The plants are already established together in the contour basket and do not need repotting before being placed in the pond.

      Our Pond Planting Zones Guide explains the different planting areas around a pond if you need help identifying the best position.

      Care Instructions

      After delivery, unpack the basket promptly and follow our Receiving and Caring for Your Pond Plants guidance before positioning it in the pond.

      Remove damaged or dying foliage as required and trim spent flower stems where appropriate.

      The individual plants may emerge, flower and die back at different times, so seasonal differences within the basket are normal.

      As the planting matures, remove excessive growth where necessary so that one vigorous variety does not overwhelm the others.

      Remove accumulated dead leaves and other debris from around the basket where practical to help maintain good water quality.

      Established marginal plants may eventually require division or renovation if the basket becomes congested.

      Growers Tips

      Contour baskets work particularly well along the outer edge of a pond shelf, where their curved shape can follow the pond margin and help reduce the appearance of exposed basket edges.

      For the most natural result, position the basket so that the different heights and forms contribute to the wider planting around it rather than treating it as an isolated object.

      In an established pond, use the basket to strengthen an area that lacks height, foliage or seasonal interest. In a newly planted pond, it can provide an immediate established feature while other plants develop around it.

      Remember that this is a marginal planting feature rather than a complete pond planting scheme. Our Balanced Pond Planting Guide explains how marginal plants can be combined with submerged, floating and deeper-water planting.

      Wildlife Tips

      Marginal planting creates important structure at the pond edge. Emergent stems and foliage can provide cover for amphibians and aquatic invertebrates, resting and emergence points for dragonflies, and shelter at the transition between water and surrounding vegetation.

      Using several plant heights within one basket also creates a more varied habitat than a single uniform planting.

      For greater wildlife value across the pond as a whole, combine marginal planting with submerged vegetation, some surface cover and areas of open water.

      Ordering, Shipping, Tracking and Returns
      Ordering & delivery


      Some products are ready for immediate dispatch, while others are sold for a later delivery period so that they can reach you in good condition and at the right point in the growing season.

      The expected delivery period for the product or variant you choose will be shown below the Add to basket button and again in the basket and checkout.

      30 litre plants and some larger items are sent by specialist pallet delivery rather than standard parcel.

      If your order contains products with different delivery timings, it may be split into more than one shipment. Plants or products that are ready for immediate dispatch will normally be sent first, while later-season plants will be sent when they are ready. This helps us send live plants at the appropriate point in the season and in suitable condition to travel.

      For full details, please see our Shipping Policy.

      Delivery costs

      Add your delivery address and postcode during checkout to see the delivery options available for your order.

      Current standard charges for mainland UK include:

      • £5.95 Standard Delivery
      • £49.95 Specialist Pallet Delivery – used for 30 litre plants and certain other larger items and usually delivered within 4-15 working days. Where needed, we or the carrier will contact you to arrange a suitable delivery date.

      Highlands & Islands delivery options are shown at checkout. Current charges are:

      • Royal Mail from £5.95
      • Parcel Force from £24.95
      • Specialist Pallet Delivery from £99.95 to £174.95

      The correct charge for your order and postcode will always be shown before you place your order. For full details, please see our Shipping Policy.

      Tracking your order


      After placing your order, you should normally receive an order confirmation by email.

      We will also send a dispatch confirmation when your order leaves for delivery, together with tracking details where they are available.

      If your order is sent in more than one shipment, you may receive separate delivery updates.

      For full guidance, please see Track My Order.

      Returns & problems on arrival

      Because we sell live aquatic plants and molluscs, some parts of our policy work differently from standard retail.

      Live plants and molluscs are perishable and are not suitable for routine returns once they have been prepared for dispatch.

      If there is a genuine issue on arrival, please contact us within 24 hours using the form on our Contact page, with your order number, photographs, and a short explanation.

      We will always review genuine issues carefully and fairly. Depending on the circumstances, the appropriate remedy may include a replacement, refund, or partial refund where appropriate.

      Please do not send anything back unless we have agreed this with you in writing first.

      For full details, please see our Refunds & Returns Policy.

      Contact & business details

      Edenmere is a trading name of Solilium Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales.
      Company No. 16810551
      Registered office: 128 City Road, London EC1V 2NX, United Kingdom
      If you need help, please use the form on our Contact page.
      The customer services opening hours are Monday to Friday 09.00 – 17.00.
      If the matter is urgent, you may also call us on 01865 537277.

      For full details, please see our Terms of Service and other policy pages.

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