Rockery Plant Collection

• Growing Instructions: Plant in well-drained, free-draining soil in full sun. These plants are ideal for rockeries, gravel gardens, raised beds or cascading naturally across stone and waterfall edges. Avoid heavy, waterlogged ground, particularly in winter.
  
  Position in a sunny, open site for best flowering and compact growth. Water regularly during dry spells in the first growing season to help roots establish, but once settled these plants are drought tolerant and low maintenance.
  
  Space approximately 3–5 plants per square metre for 2ltr/3 litre pots, allowing room for natural spread and good air circulation.
• Growing Tips: Improve drainage before planting by incorporating grit or sharp sand into heavier soils. These plants prefer lean, well-drained conditions rather than rich, moisture-retentive ground. Avoid adding excessive compost, as overly fertile soil can lead to soft, leggy growth.
  
  A light gravel mulch applied after planting helps suppress weeds, retain warmth around the roots and keep foliage dry at the base. Plant so the crown sits at soil level, never buried, as good air circulation around the base prevents winter rot.
  
  Remove spent flowers where practical to encourage further blooming, and trim back lightly after flowering to maintain a neat, compact shape.

• Pruning: Rockery plants require very little routine pruning. Remove spent flowers after blooming to encourage repeat flowering and maintain a tidy, compact shape. Trim back any tired or damaged growth in early spring as new shoots begin to appear. Many varieties benefit from a light post-flowering tidy to keep cushions dense and neat, helping plants stay healthy and floriferous throughout the season.
• Pests/Diseases: Rockery plants are resilient but may occasionally attract pests such as slugs, snails and aphids. Planting in free-draining soil and full sun helps reduce excess moisture that can encourage damage. Check new growth regularly and encourage beneficial insects such as ladybirds and hoverflies for natural control. Good spacing and airflow between plants will keep foliage healthy and minimise the risk of fungal problems.

Delivery Prices

Mainland UK

Standard delivery: £5.95
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: £5.95
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.

Garden Planters

Delivery included

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