Fern Pondside Collection
Soft, shady pondside cover perfect for frogs, birds and woodland-style wildlife.
Normally Available From: 1ltr - Jan to May | 3ltr Mar to Jul
Bring soft structure and natural woodland texture to your pond edges with our Fern Pondside Collection.
Ferns thrive in the cool, damp, shaded areas around ponds where their broad fronds and delicate leaf forms create the perfect sheltered understorey for frogs, newts and birds. Their arching shapes cast gentle shade, keep the soil moist and offer safe hiding places as wildlife moves between garden and water.
Mix ferns with Heucheras and Hellebores for a shady, layered habitat full of colour, interest and natural cover all year round.
🌿 Wildlife Tip
Scatter a little leaf litter beneath your ferns or tuck in a few logs or stones, this boosts insects and creates hibernation spots that amphibians absolutely love!
Each UK-grown collection is hand-picked by expert growers with a blend of top varieties.
Key Characteristics:
- Height 30cm to 100cm
- Spread: up to 1m
- Flower Colour: Ornamental, non-flowering foliage
- Growth Habit: Clump-forming or spreading perennials with upright or arching fronds
- Foliage: Textured, feathery, or leathery fronds in shades of green
Additional Information:
- Position: Full Sun/Part Shade
- Soil: Prefers moist, well-drained soil
- Flowering Period: Spring to late summer
- Hardiness: Hardy in most UK areas; tolerates -15°C to -10°C (H5)
- UK Grown • Amphibian Shelter
Please note our dates are subject to change as conditions may mean that our plants are not quite ready for you
Your Plant At Arrival
Your garden plant collection will arrive in sturdy pots along with a care card for guidance.
Simply follow the planting instructions provided with each plant to meet its specific needs, and water them thoroughly after planting.
Perennial Pot Measurements:
1ltr - Round pot
- Height - 11.5cm
- Base - 9.5cm
- Top - 13cm
2ltr - Round pot
- Height - 13.5cm
- Base - 12.5cm
- Top - 17cm
3ltr - Round pot
- Height - 15cm
- Base - 14cm
- Top - 18.5cm
4.5ltr - Round pot
- Height - 19cm
- Base - 14cm
- Top - 17.5cm
How to Grow
- Growing Instructions:
- Growing Tips:
Care & Maintenance
- Pruning: Ferns require minimal pruning. Trim away old or damaged fronds in early spring to allow fresh growth to emerge. For evergreen varieties, remove faded or untidy fronds periodically to keep plants looking their best.
- Pests/Diseases: Ferns are generally hardy but may occasionally face minor pest issues. Slugs and snails can target young fronds, but planting near a pond allows amphibians such as frogs and newts to act as natural predators, keeping pests in check. Maintaining good air circulation and removing debris around plants helps prevent fungal issues, ensuring healthy growth in your pondside garden.
Shipping & Delivery
Delivery Prices
Mainland UK
Standard delivery: £6.00
Large plants (e.g., 30ltr waterlilies): pallet delivery - quote required.
Soil & gravel: additional charges apply for multiple bags.
Please email us with your postcode if a delivery price is not displaying at checkout
Highlands & Islands
Small parcels under 1.8kg: £6.00
Standard parcels over 1.8kg: £25.00
All H&I deliveries use 48-hour services
If you’re unsure about delivery costs to your postcode, please email us at.
Container Ponds
Delivery from £30 (postcode-based, please check before ordering)
Shipping to Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland and Europe
Sorry, we are unable to ship to the above destinations.
Dispatch Schedule
Aquatic Plants
March: Monday and Thursday
April – August: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Late August to October: Monday and Thursday
October – February: Tuesday only
Aquatic plants are dispatched all year round, though frequency reduces during low season.
Garden Plants
Dispatched all year round - Tuesday & Thursday
Are plants dispatched the same day as ordering?
No. Live plants require draining and careful preparation. The nurseries dispatch in scheduled batches rather than on-demand. This means same-day dispatch isn’t possible, but we always aim to send your order as promptly as we can within our dispatch schedule.
If you’d like to check when your order is likely to arrive, just email us and we’ll be happy to advise.
Delivery and Couriers
We use trusted UK couriers:
APC and Royal Mail for pond plants
DX for garden plants
Pallet deliveries for 30ltr waterlilies, large landscape orders and container ponds
Delivery Times
APC and DX orders are sent on overnight services but may take up to 48 hours depending on your local depot.
Royal Mail parcels usually arrive within 24–48 hours.
Plants are packed in damp soil and remain safe in transit for several days.
Tracking and Safe Place Instructions
Your dispatch email will contain tracking information where applicable.
Couriers are instructed to leave parcels in a safe place with no signature required. You can add your own delivery notes using the links below. We recommend requesting a cool, shaded spot so the plants stay fresh on arrival.
APC - https://apcchoice.apc-overnight.com/
Royal Mail - will use your email and mobile number provided during ordering to send delivery updates and enable you to add safe-place instructions.
Please do not delay delivery of live plants.
Royal Mail will never ask you to make an additional payment for a delivery. If you receive a message requesting payment, please delete it and do not click any links. If you are unsure whether a message is genuine, email us and we’ll be happy to advise
Damages & Returns
If your order arrives damaged, please take photos of the packaging and plants and email us with your PFP order number.
Due to bio-security and the perishable nature of plants, we cannot accept returns of plants or molluscs.
Container ponds are handmade to order and non-returnable unless damaged.
For full details, please see our returns policy
Need Help?
If you have any questions about delivery or dispatch times, please email us
Pondside planting
Plants Delivered with Care Across the UK
Based in Hertfordshire, we ship plants across the UK, ensuring they reach you in tip-top condition to enhance your pond with vibrant, healthy greenery. Supporting a small, local business like ours means getting a personal touch – no big teams, no call centres, just real, knowledgeable help from people who care.
