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Purple loosestrife | Lythrum salicaria

    Description

    Purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) is a striking marginal pond plant, ideal for adding height and colour to medium to large ponds or lakes. Its tall pink flower spikes rise above the water’s edge from July to September, creating a bold display that can be enjoyed from a distance.

    This medium growth rate marginal plant thrives in full sun, where it produces masses of free-flowering blooms over a long summer season. The vibrant pink flowers bring strong vertical structure and a natural, cottage-garden feel to wildlife-friendly pond margins.

    As a marginal plant, Purple loosestrife helps soften hard pond edges and contributes to a more natural shoreline, offering cover and structure around the water’s edge. Lythrum salicaria is a great choice for gardeners wanting a colourful, long-flowering feature that enhances the look and ecological value of their pond.

    Purple loosestrife | Lythrum salicaria

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      Bright pink blooms for vibrant, low-maintenance pond and lake margins.

      £14

      • Delivery within 2-5 working days
      • Adds bold height and colour to medium to large ponds or lakes
      • Loves full sun and flowers freely over a long summer season
      • Softens hard pond edges for a more natural-looking shoreline
      • Provides cover and structure around the water’s edge for wildlife-friendly ponds

      Bright pink blooms for vibrant, low-maintenance pond and lake margins.

      Description

      Purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) is a striking marginal pond plant, ideal for adding height and colour to medium to large ponds or lakes. Its tall pink flower spikes rise above the water’s edge from July to September, creating a bold display that can be enjoyed from a distance.

      This medium growth rate marginal plant thrives in full sun, where it produces masses of free-flowering blooms over a long summer season. The vibrant pink flowers bring strong vertical structure and a natural, cottage-garden feel to wildlife-friendly pond margins.

      As a marginal plant, Purple loosestrife helps soften hard pond edges and contributes to a more natural shoreline, offering cover and structure around the water’s edge. Lythrum salicaria is a great choice for gardeners wanting a colourful, long-flowering feature that enhances the look and ecological value of their pond.

      Product Details
      • Plant Type: Marginals
      • Placement Zone(s): 2
      • Height: 120 cm to 180 cm
      • Planting Depth: Up to 5 cm - Plant in shallow water up to 5 cm deep at the pond or lake margin
      • Flower Colour: Pink - Tall spikes of vibrant pink flowers above the water’s edge
      • Flowering Months: Flowers from July to September for a long-lasting summer display
      Care Instructions

      Care Instructions for Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria):

      Plant your Purple Loosestrife in full sun to ensure vibrant, long-lasting blooms from July to September. This marginal pond plant thrives at the water’s edge, tolerating fluctuating water levels with ease. With a medium growth rate, it requires minimal upkeep.

      To maintain a neat appearance, trim the plant occasionally, but allow the foliage to die back naturally in the fall. This natural process helps promote the formation of hardy winter buds for a strong flowering display the following season. Purple Loosestrife’s low maintenance nature makes it an excellent choice for enhancing ponds and wetlands while supporting local wildlife.

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      Ordering & delivery


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      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

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      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

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      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.

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      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
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      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.

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