These plants just arrived. How should i plant them?

[420benz]

OK Bummer i got the wrong stuff.Thanks addy1

 

[addy1]

OK Bummer i got the wrong stuff.Thanks addy1

That stuff is paper bedding, don't use in your pond.

 

[Jack B. Nimble]

Unscented, non-clumping. It will be the most basic, no-frills brand (and cheapest) — just clay. I think my WallyWorld carries a different “brand” from what other stores carry, so check the label.

I'd watch out on that as I noticed some yesterday at walmart that was non odor non clumping and it was not the typical montmorlite clay it was a white man made product. They have changed at least our store up here.

 

[420benz]

I got the correct stuff. But all of the plants ate small and should be planted 3" below water level.That puts the leaves under water.

 

[Lisak1]

You can pull them up until they start to grow if you want. But if that's pennywort, I wouldn't worry one bit. You can't stop that from growing if you tried. Word to the wise - if you see it growing outside of the pond, act quickly!

 

[420benz]

 

[420benz]

What about the others? Can i leave them submerged?

 

[Lisak1]

I plant my irises so the crown is at water level. In my experience if they are any deeper they struggle to bloom. The roots will go deep. I have obedient plant in the edge of my pond and it doesn't creep in, so I wouldn't plant that one that deep either. Pickerel rush will do fine - mine comes up from under 5 or 6 inches of water every year.

 

[420benz]

OK.Thanks

 

[CometKeith]

I got the correct stuff. But all of the plants ate small and should be planted 3" below water level.That puts the leaves under water.

I always plant my plants in pea gravel in plastic baskets made for ponds. You have to wash the pea gravel well before putting in your pond. Fall/Winter is not a great time to put plants in a pond. I think many of the smaller ones will be too young to survive the winter if your temps go below freezing. Is there anyway you can keep them indoors until Spring?

 

[420benz]

Yes there is.Thanks