Pond Plant Baskets – Round and Square Sizes

Pond Plant Baskets – Round and Square Sizes

Match the shape, footprint and capacity to the planting

This range offers six round and square pond planting baskets, from a compact 1 litre round container to 28 litre options. Each selected unit is one empty basket, with the plant, aquatic medium, liner and gravel chosen separately for your pond.

The square choices are 23 cm/5 litres, 28 cm/10 litres and 35 cm/28 litres. The round choices are 10.5 cm/1 litre, 22 cm/3 litres and 40 cm/28 litres. Use the stated size and capacity as a guide, and check the selected basket’s actual footprint and height against your shelf so the plant receives the right water cover.

Start with the plant’s roots and expected growth, then measure the level space available in the pond. A compact marginal and a vigorous lily can need different containers. Allow for mature foliage and access to lift the planting later rather than arranging the maximum number of empty baskets on a shelf.

A square shape can make useful use of a straight planting area, while a round basket offers another option for an individual position. Check the whole base is supported. The two 28 litre options have different shapes and stated sizes, so equal capacity does not necessarily mean the same footprint.

Prepare the basket with appropriate aquatic medium. Where open mesh needs a liner, fit a suitable square before filling; a very fine-mesh design may not require one. Position the crown or rhizome as the plant requires and use an appropriate thin gravel dressing without burying the growing point.

Set the final water cover using the plant’s depth guidance, accounting for the container and any support. Lower carefully and plan for the weight of the finished planting, especially with larger baskets. Inspect for crowding or damage during normal care and divide or repot at a time suited to the species.

What you receive

One empty pond plant basket in the selected shape and size. Square options are 23 cm/5 litres, 28 cm/10 litres and 35 cm/28 litres. Round options are 10.5 cm/1 litre, 22 cm/3 litres and 40 cm/28 litres. Plants and planting materials are separate.

Choosing and planning its use

Choose around roots, mature growth and the available supporting shelf. The two 28-litre options have different shapes and stated sizes, so check each footprint before deciding where it will fit. Allow for future lifting and for leaves extending beyond the basket rather than filling every shelf with containers.

How to use it

Check the selected basket’s actual footprint and height against the intended level support. Use a liner only where the mesh needs it, and fill with suitable aquatic medium. Position the crown or rhizome as the plant requires, keeping the active growing point clear of any gravel dressing.

Lower slowly and support the whole base. Measure water cover from the crown, soil or basket top stated for the plant, allowing for the container and support underneath. The basket capacity does not determine a universal planting depth or the mature size of every plant placed in it.

Checks, care and storage

• Older planting: Inspect roots and available growing room during maintenance. Divide or repot at a time suited to the plant, since a basket does not stop all vigorous spreading growth.
• Basket condition: Check for cracks or damaged mesh before lifting or refilling. Plan for the wet planted weight and keep safe access to the whole container.

Product and option details

Square options

23 cm/5 L; 28 cm/10 L; 35 cm/28 L

Round options

10.5 cm/1 L; 22 cm/3 L; 40 cm/28 L

Supplied unit

One empty basket as selected

Dimensions

Supplier-stated nominal size; confirm the basket’s dimensions before planting

Other supplies

Plant, medium, liner and gravel separate

Range

Unbranded pond planting baskets; choose by the selected nominal size and capacity

Ordering and delivery

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