Shipping and Delivery
Pre-Order Information
What is a Pre-Order?
Pre-ordering reserves a plant that is still growing and not yet ready to ship. Payment is taken at checkout to secure your plant, and shipping happens once the plant is well-rooted and ready.
Benefits of Pre-Ordering:
- Secure popular plants before they sell out.
- Receive healthy, pond-ready plants straight from the grower.
Plant Availability:
Plants are released in phases:
- Phase 1 (March–April): Ships by late April (e.g., Water Hawthorn, Marsh Marigold).
- Phase 2 (May): Ships by late May (e.g., Loosestrife, Frogbit).
- Phase 3 (June): Ships by late June (e.g., Pickerel Weed).
Note: Orders with pre-order and ready-to-ship plants will be shipped together. To avoid delays, place separate orders.
Shipping Prices
Plant Orders:
- Standard Delivery: £5.00.
- Large Orders (e.g., 30L Waterlilies): Pallet delivery, cost based on weight and postcode (email for a quote).
Highlands & Islands:
- Small Orders (<1.8kg): £5.00.
- Standard Orders (>1.8kg): £25.00.
Soil & Gravel:
Additional charges for multiple bags may apply. Email for a quote if not calculated at checkout.
Container Ponds:
Shipping starts at £30. Prices are calculated at checkout.
Note: We cannot currently ship to Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland due to regulations.
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Couriers & Delivery Schedule
Couriers Used:
Royal Mail, APC, Parcel Force, and Pallet Delivery services (for large orders and 30L plants).
Current Shipping Schedule:
- Season: Autumn/Winter (October–February).
- Dispatch Days: Weekly on Tuesdays.
Orders with pre-order plants will be held until all items are ready to ship.
If you need any help, please email us - info@plantsforponds.co.uk