Description
Alisma Plantago Aquaticum | European Water Plantain
When mature, European Water Plantain plants sends up many flower stems with multiple delicate white flowers and broad, lanceolate leaves. Alisma Plantago Aquaticum is also said to be a cure for rabies hence it is sometimes called Mad Dog weed. European Water Plantain likes to be kept constantly moist. Remove flower heads soon after flowering to encourage new flowers and prevent self seeding. Trim old foliage after dying back in Autumn.
Marginal plants are great for ponds, and will add colour, interest and wildlife habitat to your garden. Marginal pond plants like Alisma Plantago Aquaticum, European Water Plantain make a wonderful and easy addition to any garden pond edge.
Where do you plant marginal pond plants?
Marginal Pond Plants, such as the Alisma Plantago Aquaticum - European Water Plantain, can be placed in the shallow areas of a pond. This is usually around the edges, or margin, of the pond. Certain types of marginal pond plants can be planted out of the pond water in damp ground, ideal for a bog garden or water garden display.
For a guide to planting and maintaining marginal plants please click here.
Features
Max. Height: 60-90cm
Growth Rate: Medium
Type: Freshwater Pond Marginal
Flowers: June - August
Position: Full sun to part shade
Planting Depth: 1-15cm
Please note: photo is for illustrative purposes and depending on time of year and growth rate may not reflect exactly what you receive. Pond Plants are shipped directly from the grower and are subject to a one-off £5.99 delivery surcharge regardless or order size/value. Please allow 3-10 working days for delivery on average.
In stock orders placed before 2pm will be despatched on the same working day (not including palletised items, pond plants or fibreglass ponds).
Pre-orders are shipped once we have the stock available and will be shipped using the service chosen at checkout.
All services are working day services and do not include delivery on Saturdays and Sundays or public holidays as standard. Deliveries are usually Monday to Friday only, although some Royal Mail items may be delivered on weekends as standard if the service is available in your area.
| SERVICE | SPEND | COST |
| Packet/Courier items | ||
| Royal Mail (2-3 days) | £0.00-£49.99 | £2.99 |
| Royal Mail Next Day (1-2 days) | £0.00-£49.99 | £4.99 |
| Parcelforce 24 (1 day) | £0.00-£49.99 | £7.99 |
| Parcelforce 24 (1 day) | £50 and up | FREE |
| Pallets (booked in) | aquariums / bulky items | |
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Pallets Standard (3-5 days) |
- | FREE |
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Pallets Express (1-2 days) |
- | £39.99 |
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| *EXCLUDED ITEMS | extra delivery fees apply: | |
| Fibreglass Ponds (booked in) | ||
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Zone 1 (7-10 days) |
- | £79.99 |
| Zone 2 (7-14 days) | - | £149.99 |
| Zone 3 (7-21 days) | - | £249.99 |
| Pond Plants (direct from grower) |
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| All pond plants (3-10 days) | one-off fee regardless of order size/value | £5.99 |
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