Aquascape Heavy-Duty Floating Plant Island

Aquascape Heavy-Duty Floating Plant Island

A larger floating island with seven removable planting pots

The Aquascape Heavy-Duty Floating Plant Island provides seven separate planting positions in an organically shaped floating base. This is model 89018, measuring 79 cm long, 67.7 cm wide and 8.3 cm high. It is a different design from the smaller original island: the planting is held in removable mesh pots rather than one continuous soil-filled bed.

The high-density EPE foam base supports one 20 cm central pot and six 13 cm surrounding pots. Each pot has a geotextile liner, and the removable arrangement lets you prepare or attend to individual plants without dismantling the whole display. Plants and growing medium are chosen separately; match their root space and mature size to these individual pots.

A floating arrangement can be useful where the pond has no suitable shallow shelf or where you want planting away from the edge. Choose plants that suit the near-surface conditions, available light and exposure. A compact plant that fits when bought may still become too tall or crowded, so plan a balanced planting with room for future growth.

Use appropriate aquatic medium within the lined pots, position each plant’s growing point correctly and feed only as needed using the current product label. Check the pots are seated securely and distribute the planted weight sensibly before placing the island. Keep loose soil and excess fertiliser out of the open pond.

Integrated anchor points help you hold the island clear of intakes, skimmers and waterfalls. Aquascape also describes the option of connecting islands for a larger planting arrangement. Plan the anchoring and any connection materials for your installation; their presence as features does not mean that cords, weights or linking hardware are supplied.

Check the planting, buoyancy and anchor arrangement regularly as the plants grow and water levels change. Remove dead growth and lift out individual pots for attention when required. The island adds a planting feature alongside normal pond water-quality care. Confirm current availability before committing to a time-sensitive project.

What you receive

One Aquascape Heavy-Duty Floating Plant Island, manufacturer code 89018, with one 20 cm central mesh pot, six 13 cm surrounding mesh pots and seven geotextile liners. The EPE foam base measures approximately 79 × 67.7 × 8.3 cm.

Plants, soil, feed and anchor cords, weights or linking materials are separate. Check the current availability and delivery information before planning a time-sensitive installation. This is the seven-pot design, not the smaller original single-bed island.

Choosing the right planting supply

• For a pond with enough clear surface space for a 79 × 67.7 cm floating base and the mature planting around it.
• Useful when separate removable planting pots suit the care routine or there is no shallow shelf.
• Choose plants suited to near-surface planting, their individual pot sizes and the light at the intended position.
• Plan safe access, anchoring and clearance from pond equipment before installation.

Preparing the planting and anchoring the island

Choose plants suited to a near-surface floating planting, allowing for their mature height and spread. The island’s base height is a product measurement, not the water depth required by every plant.

Lay out a balanced planting around the central pot and six outer positions before filling. Choose plants for the root space of the individual pots and their near-surface water conditions, allowing for mature height and spread rather than just the size of the nursery pot.

Fit the geotextile liners, add suitable aquatic medium and position each plant according to its growing-point instructions. Use measured feed only where needed and keep it in the planting soil. Seat the filled pots securely and check the island’s balance when placing it on the water.

Use the integrated anchor points to plan an appropriate anchoring arrangement, keeping clear of skimmers, intakes and waterfalls. Allow for changing water levels and future plant growth. The connection and anchor features do not mean that cords, weights or linking hardware are included.

Ongoing planting and anchor checks

• Review the position: Check the anchor arrangement and clearances as plants grow and water levels change. Keep the floating planting away from skimmers, pump intakes and moving-water outlets.
• Keep the planting balanced: Remove dead growth and inspect for congestion or instability. Tall or crowded plants can change the arrangement as they mature, so do not rely only on the balance of the original nursery-size planting.
• Attend to roots and pots: Lift individual pots for attention when needed, checking that they and their liners remain properly seated before returning them. Follow the selected plants’ own division and repotting guidance.
• Plan seasonal care: Check each plant’s winter needs and inspect the island and anchoring before reuse. Floating planting adds a feature to the pond; it does not replace filtration, aeration or water-quality care.

Product details

Product code

AQS-89018

Overall dimensions

79 cm long × 67.7 cm wide × 8.3 cm high

Floating base

High-density EPE foam

Central planting pot

One 20 cm mesh pot

Outer planting pots

Six 13 cm mesh pots

Pot liners

Seven geotextile liners, one per pot

Positioning

Integrated anchor points; islands can be connected

Plants and materials

Plants, soil, feed and anchoring/linking materials separate

Ordering and delivery

Check the current availability and delivery information before planning a time-sensitive installation. The island is supplied without plants or growing medium.

Please read our delivery information for delivery arrangements and contact us if you need to check the timing of a particular order.