Lincolnshire Pond Plants - Marginal Pond Plants 8 Varieties - Perfect for Bees and Dragon Flies

Ok, I admit I was a bit apprehensive buying pond plants online. After reading through (mostly good) reviews I decided on buying a small mixed bag from Lincolnshire Plants. As a new pond owner with zero knowledge I thought by purchasing a small multipack I could leave it to 'those who know' to select for me. After placing my order I admit to feeling a little apprehensive (a few negative reviews resounding in my ear). What condition would they arrive in?  I mean they're pond plants and need water right? It is also July (UK summer) plus we are in the middle of Covid 19 pandemic; the postal system, though coping as best as it can, is not as prompt as it once was. Anyhow.... order placed on the 8th, dispatched on the 9th and arrived today on the 11th. The outer box had recieved a significant ding but the plants themselves arrived in tip top condition albeit a little shaken (think postal system). Leaves slightly bent but, most importantly, a good rootstock and all retained moisture (no dry shrivelled roots). Individual plants each had a labels so I could further research whether plants needs/location in pond etc.I opened bags immediately and placed in a trug of shallow water (see photo)out of the direct sun. Here they will sit until my pots and soil arrive tomorrow (from a different supplier). I will pot up and leave them as they are for a little while (pond not completed yet)Plant selection were some of the more common/hardy varieties (great for a newbie like me). I got an iris, and a oxygentaor and some marginals. There are two plants out of the eight I would not have selected. One was the Marsh Woundwort as my Google research said it was invasive and not suitable for small ponds. The other was a tropical plant which grows to 200cm with a spread of 180m . I have a small garden and even smaller pond so I would never have chosen such a biggie. I will put in pond until he out grows it and then pass him on.Lincolnshire Pond Plants supplied an A4 sheet with general info about how to pot etc but also clear guidance on what to do with any issues on receipt of my order 'CHECK THE PLANTS, ISSUES TAKE PICTURE, CONTACT US, EMAIL OR RING'.I did email because I needed clarification on whether one of my plants was invasive (marsh woundwort) and also to ask if the tropical plant I receive was hardy enough for our UK winters. Lincolnshire pond plants replied promptly saying marsh woundwort was native and non invasive. I have read differently and am choosing not to add it to my pond. I had to email a second time to get an answer to my other query re tropical plant being frost hardy.Overall though, despite what felt like a brush off response to my email, I felt Lincolnshire Pond Plants offered good healthy plants for a reasonable price. Well packaged and promptly sent. I doubt if I would order a pond pack again though as I would prefer to have more control on the selection (no more giant tropicals!) But I have no reason not to use the seller again to purchase individual plants.24th July; to date all plants alive and thriving well. The big tropical has been astonishing to watch - such rapid growth and what was a stalk now has a big leaf! A second order to Lincolnshire Pond plants arrived today. All plants in great condition. 😊

No need to buy from anyone else.Great selection of well established plansVery good value

Lovely fresh healthy plants delivered very promptly. Have ordered from this company before and was very happy with the plants received.

The other plants doing well part from the mushy ones they died

Some of the plants had good sturdy root balls, but some were falling apart and may not survive. They were watered as soon as they arrived and were planted the day after.They were packed in plastic bags, which were tied in a knot. A plastic blister pack would have been better as it would have prevented the plants being crushed together. Six out of the eight plants should survive, one has a 50/50 chance of survival, and one has no green shoots at all at the moment. Only time will tell. For the price paid, they still represent reasonable value for money.

I thought the plants looked really healthy and three months later they still are. This is my first pond project so I didn’t know if they’d thrive or not. The company were helpful and responsive when I rang for info. But generally the plants were easy to get going; I bought some aquatic soil and baskets from them as well, which I think you’ll need. Anyway, overall thrilled with my little water feature. That adds a punctuation and some interest to my town garden. Will probably dig a lake next…

I bought these to populate a new pond. Some of the plants were labelled with what they were and what depth they should be planted. Others not at all, and as a new pond owner with no previous experience, I haven't a clue what to do with them. This was a couple of weeks ago and some of the plants are looking quite good, others have died. One arrived as just a stalk with no roots at all and no label. It too has died.The plants themselves were very small, as might be expected for the very start of the pond plant season. Some pond compost was included but I would not have had enough if I hadn't bought two extra bags of pond compost.

One month later all but one of the plants are growing nicely. Plants are quite small when receives initially -packed together in a cupboard box and deliveres by royal mail. Invidually plastic sleeves limited soil around roots- you will need full potting supplies. Took a while to settle in probably building up root stock and then startes to grow. Some flowers starting to appear. All plants in the photo part of delivery except carnivorous plant (experiment) and large reed at the end (transplanted from local pond). Plan to have a 'natural' marsh area around my small wildlife pond. Hope to have-frogs and newts next year visiting along with dragon flies etc. Ponds take some time to look natural so be patient.