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Plants for Ponds

Male Fern

(Dryopteris filix mas)

Male Fern-(Dryopteris filix mas)

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£24.00 GBP
£24.00 GBP
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Taxes included.

  • Grown in the UK
  • Available from - April

Available from is a guide only and subject to change. UK weather can affect these dates.
Male Fern (Dryopteris filix mas)

This large, native, hardy fern has deep green, feathered foliage.  As with most ferns plant in list soil but avoid areas that are water logged.  

  • Potted
  • Normally Available from - April
  • Ground Level Planting
  • Height - 90cm to 120cm
  • Position - Part Shade
  • Growth - Fast
  • Foliage - Deciduous 

Specific Plant Care:
Grows best in a damp, but not water logged ground, in a sheltered position.  Tidy old foliage as required.

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Pre-order Information

What is a Pre-Order?

A pre-order reserves a plant that is still growing and not yet ready to ship.

  • Payment is taken at checkout to secure your plant.
  • Plants are shipped once they’ve developed strong roots to ensure safe travel.
  • Frost-Sensitive Plants are held until the last frosts have passed.

Benefits of Pre-Ordering

Pre-ordering ensures you:

  • Secure popular plants before they sell out.
  • Receive healthy, well-rooted plants ready to thrive in your pond straight from the grower.

When is Payment Taken?

Payment is taken at checkout to guarantee your plant is reserved. If we can’t supply your plant, we’ll contact you to offer an alternative or a full refund.

Plant Availability

We release plants in phases throughout the season:

  • Phase 1 (March–April): Ships by late April at latest, plants in this phase will include Water Hawthorn, Marsh Marigold, Iris, and some waterlilies.

  • Phase 2 (May): Ships by late May at latest, plants in this phase will include Loosestrife, Frogbit, Brandy Bottle, and Pygmaea Waterlilies.

  • Phase 3 (June): Ships by late June at latest, plants in this phase will include Pickerel Weed and Water Lettuce.

Plants labelled 'Not Available for Pre-Order' will be released for general sale once ready.

Important Notes

  • If your order contains both pre-order and ready-to-ship plants, the entire order will be held until all items are ready.
  • To avoid delays, we recommend you place two separate orders, one for pre-order plants and one for ready-to-ship plants.
  • Estimated availability dates are listed on product pages but may vary due to weather conditions.

Need Help?

If you have any questions about your pre-order or want an update, feel free to contact us.

Moisture Lovers - Good to know

How are Moisture Loving Plants different to Marginal Plants?
Moisture loving plants are not planted in the pond like marginal plants are.

They are planted outside of the pond in natural or mad-made damp, boggy areas.
These plants like to keep their roots damp but not water-logged at all times, so do not let the area they are in become dry.

Will my Moisture Loving plants arrive potted?
Yes, they will arrive potted in solid 9cm pots.

As these plants are moisture lovers, they do not sit inside your pond but round the edges in boggy/damp areas, so are planted directly into the ground without their pot.

How many plants will I need?
We recommend 8 x 9cm plants per sqm to acheive a full look in your bog garden.

 

Delivery

Delivery Prices

Plant Orders

  • Standard Shipping: £5.00
  • 30ltr Waterlilies and Large Orders: These will require a pallet delivery.
    Cost is calculated by weight and postcode.
    Please email us with your full address for a quote.

Soil and Gravel

  • Extra charges may apply for multiple bags.
    If the cost isn’t calculated at checkout, please email us with your full address for a quote.

Highlands & Islands Delivery

Plant Orders

  • Light Orders (under 1.8kg): £5.00
  • Standard Orders (above 1.8kg): £25.00
  • 30ltr Waterlilies and Large Orders: These will require a pallet delivery.
    Cost is calculated by weight and postcode.
    Please email us with your full address for a quote.

Soil and Gravel

  • Extra charges may apply for multiple bags. If the cost isn’t calculated at checkout, please email us with your full address for a quote.

Northern Ireland (NI) and Republic of Ireland (ROI)

Unfortunately, due to Brexit and new EU regulations, we are unable to ship to Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland.

Container Ponds

Shipping starts at £30, prices are calculated at checkout based on your postcode and the size of the container pond.

Couriers & Pallet Delivery

Plant Orders

We use Royal Mail, APC, and Parcel Force for most deliveries. For information on tracking your parcel, see Delivery Information.

Pallet Deliveries (30ltr Plants & Large Orders)

  • Large orders and 30ltr plants are delivered on pallets.
  • These deliveries may arrive on large HGVs, so we need to know if there are any access issues.
  • If a smaller delivery vehicle is needed, let us know in the notes section at checkout.

For more details about packing, tracking, and delivery, check your dispatch notification or visit our Delivery Information.

Current Shipping Schedule

Season:

Autumn/Winter (October–February)

Dispatch Days:

Orders are dispatched weekly on Tuesdays.

If your order includes pre-order plants, the entire order will be held until all items are ready to ship.

Check individual product pages for estimated dispatch dates.

Need Help?

If you have any questions about delivery or shipping, feel free to email us.

Shipping

Current Season

Autumn/Winter: 1 October to 4 March

Dispatch Days

Orders are dispatched once a week on Tuesdays.

Important Notes

  • If your order contains pre-order plants, the entire order will be held until all items are ready for dispatch.
  • Please check individual product pages for estimated dispatch dates.

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Grown in the UK

Aquatic Plants

All our plants come from a UK family run aquatic nursery, established over 50 years ago.