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Pondside Fern Collection

    Description

    Ideal for shaded or partially shaded ponds, woodland gardens, and damp pond margins. 

    Create a calm, woodland feel around shaded ponds with this curated collection of hardy marginal ferns. Selected for reliable growth in lower light, these ferns bring texture, structure, and year-round interest to pond edges and boggy margins. 

    Ferns provide excellent pondside shelter for birds, frogs and newts.  If you are able to add attractive rocks, branches or logs you will not only give them somewhere to hibernate but will also encourage insect populations. 

    Each Pondside Fern Collection is handpicked by our expert growers from our wider range of hardy pondside and marginal ferns. Rather than relying on a fixed plant list, selections are made at the time of dispatch based on plant condition, seasonal growth stage and overall garden and pondside suitability.

    By selecting ferns in this way, we’re able to offer a balanced, high-quality mix that is more cost effective than choosing plants individually, while ensuring you receive healthy, UK-grown ferns that are looking their best and ready to establish in current conditions.

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    Pondside Fern Collection

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      Shade and Woodland Pond Marginals

      A carefully chosen selection of 6 different ferns

      £39

      • Delivery within 2-5 working days
      • Beautiful woodland structure and textured foliage
      • Ideal for shaded and partially shaded ponds
      • Provides shelter and cover for wildlife
      • Zone 1 - pondside and damp margin planting

      Shade and Woodland Pond Marginals

      Description

      Ideal for shaded or partially shaded ponds, woodland gardens, and damp pond margins. 

      Create a calm, woodland feel around shaded ponds with this curated collection of hardy marginal ferns. Selected for reliable growth in lower light, these ferns bring texture, structure, and year-round interest to pond edges and boggy margins. 

      Ferns provide excellent pondside shelter for birds, frogs and newts.  If you are able to add attractive rocks, branches or logs you will not only give them somewhere to hibernate but will also encourage insect populations. 

      Each Pondside Fern Collection is handpicked by our expert growers from our wider range of hardy pondside and marginal ferns. Rather than relying on a fixed plant list, selections are made at the time of dispatch based on plant condition, seasonal growth stage and overall garden and pondside suitability.

      By selecting ferns in this way, we’re able to offer a balanced, high-quality mix that is more cost effective than choosing plants individually, while ensuring you receive healthy, UK-grown ferns that are looking their best and ready to establish in current conditions.

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      Product Details

      Each collection includes a mixed selection of six perennial marginal ferns in 9cm poits, chosen from top varieties including:

      Further details of each species can be found on each product page.

      • Height: 50 cm to 150 cm - at maturity
      • Plant Spread: Up to 100 cm
      • Foliage: Feathered fronds from spring to late summer
      • Habit: Growth Habit: clump forming with arching fronds, which can spread into colonies
      Growing Instructions

      Please follow the detailed instructions on the label provided with each of your plants.

      General guidance is as follows:

      • Planting depth: ground level
      • Sunlight: Grows best in partial or full shade, but will tolerate full sun provided the soil is kept consistently moist
      • Soil: fertile, moist, well-drained soil
      • Hardiness: Hardy in most parts of the UK, tolerating temperatures down to -15C to -10C
      • Feeding: Ferns typically obtain all the nutrients they need from pond water and surrounding soil, and do not usually require additional feeding
        Care Instructions

        Ferns are hardy in most parts of the UK and will not normally require any feeding.  They are also generally not prone to pests of diseases.  You may choose to clear bracken and compost it at the end of the season, but we would encourage you to leave it as it falls as this will be far better for wildlife.

        Growers Tips
        • For a natural woodland look, plant ferns in informal groups rather than evenly spaced rows. This mimics how they grow in the wild and creates a softer pond edge.
        • Fern fronds look best when allowed to arch naturally over stones or water. Position plants slightly back from the pond edge and let them grow forward.
        • Mixing ferns with mossy rocks, driftwood or fallen branches enhances both visual interest and wildlife value.
        • Most pondside ferns are slow to establish but long-lived. Avoid disturbing them once planted — they will reward patience with strong, reliable growth year after year.
        • In autumn, consider leaving faded fronds in place. They provide winter protection for the plant crown and valuable shelter for insects and amphibians.
        Wildlife Tips
        • Ferns provide cool, shaded cover around ponds, helping amphibians regulate body temperature during warmer months.
        • Leaving leaf litter beneath ferns creates overwintering habitat for insects, which in turn supports birds and other wildlife.
        • Positioning ferns near gently sloping pond edges makes it easier for frogs and newts to move between land and water.
        • Avoid cutting back all foliage in autumn — decaying fronds play an important role in a healthy pond-edge ecosystem.
        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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