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Summer Snowflake | Gratiola officinalis

    Description

    Summer Snowflake (Gratiola officinalis) is an attractive marginal pond plant, ideal for adding soft colour and texture around the water’s edge. This medium-growing plant produces pretty spires of white to pink-tinged flowers held in the leaf axils, creating a delicate display from May to September.

    Suitable for full sun to part shade, Summer Snowflake is a versatile choice for a range of pond-side positions and damp garden areas. As a marginal plant, it helps soften pond edges and contributes to a more natural look, while its foliage and flowers offer useful cover and structure around the water.

    Like many marginal pond plants, Gratiola officinalis can support a healthier pond environment by providing shelter for aquatic wildlife and adding seasonal interest. Its long flowering season makes it a good option for gardeners looking to extend colour around the pond throughout the summer months.

    Summer Snowflake | Gratiola officinalis

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      Delicate white flower spikes brighten summer gardens from May to September.

      £14

      • Delivery within 2-5 working days
      • Long flowering season keeps pond edges colourful from late spring to early autumn
      • Versatile choice for full sun to part shade around pond margins
      • Softens hard pond edges to create a more natural, relaxed look
      • Provides cover and structure around the water for aquatic wildlife

      Delicate white flower spikes brighten summer gardens from May to September.

      Description

      Summer Snowflake (Gratiola officinalis) is an attractive marginal pond plant, ideal for adding soft colour and texture around the water’s edge. This medium-growing plant produces pretty spires of white to pink-tinged flowers held in the leaf axils, creating a delicate display from May to September.

      Suitable for full sun to part shade, Summer Snowflake is a versatile choice for a range of pond-side positions and damp garden areas. As a marginal plant, it helps soften pond edges and contributes to a more natural look, while its foliage and flowers offer useful cover and structure around the water.

      Like many marginal pond plants, Gratiola officinalis can support a healthier pond environment by providing shelter for aquatic wildlife and adding seasonal interest. Its long flowering season makes it a good option for gardeners looking to extend colour around the pond throughout the summer months.

      Product Details
      • Plant Type: Marginals
      • Placement Zone(s): 2
      • Height: 25 cm to 30 cm
      • Planting Depth: Up to 5 cm - Plant with the crown about 5 cm below the water surface at the pond edge
      • Flower Colour: White - White blooms, often softly tinged with pink on slender spikes
      • Flowering Months: Flowers from May right through to September for long-lasting colour
      Care Instructions

      Summer Snowflake (Gratiola officinalis) thrives best in full sun to part shade, making it a versatile choice for various garden settings. This marginal plant prefers damp conditions but adapts well to average garden moisture levels. It grows at a medium rate, so regular trimming to maintain a tidy appearance is recommended. After the foliage naturally dies back in autumn, trim it to encourage healthy new growth in the following season. Minimal maintenance is required, making this plant perfect for gardeners seeking an elegant, low-effort addition to borders, rock gardens, or wetlands. Regularly check soil moisture to ensure it does not dry out completely, especially during hot summer months.

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      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

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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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      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.

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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
      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.

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