PWL

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.

Where should I place my waterlilies in the pond?

Position your waterlily in the sunniest spot in your pond, as morning sunlight helps the flowers open beautifully by midday.

Waterlilies thrive in still water and prefer their leaves to stay dry. Avoid placing them near fountains or splashing water, and when topping up your pond, take care not to spray the leaves directly with a hose.

How many waterlilies do I need for my pond?

1 x 1ltr per 1 sqm
1 x 3ltr per 1 to 2 sqm
1 x 10ltr per 2 to 3 sqm
1 x 30ltr per 4 to 5 sqm

Waterlilies are a key part of achieving the ideal pond coverage, with their large floating leaves providing shade, reducing algae, and keeping the water cool. We recommend shading two-thirds of your pond’s surface during high summer to protect pond life and create a balanced ecosystem.

In a 6sqm pond, you might aim for 2sqm of waterlilies alongside 1sqm of deep water plants and 1sqm of floating plants, creating a balanced mix to keep your pond cool and provide shelter for pond life.

Do I need to line my basket with hessian?

No, Finofil baskets have been designed to have a very fine mesh structure to stop soil loss.

What are your planting baskets made from?

Finofil aquatic baskets are made from 100% recycled plastic and manufactured in the UK.  They can be recycled at your local recycling centre or any kerb side recycling that collects black plastic.  Plant labels are recyclable.

Will carp and ducks eat my plants?

Yes!  Koi and other varieties of carp find all pond plants very tasty - so we cannot recommend any plants for your pond unless they can be protected by some form of barrier.

Goldfish will nibble at oxygenators and softer leaved plants in your pond.  They are omnivores so will also eat larvae, insects and tadpoles.

Wildfowl will also eat plants, we suggest buying more mature plants with established root systems and protecting the roots/rhizomes as best as you can to prevent damage from eating and nesting.