• Dutch Style Mixed Box of Aquarium Plants - Aqua Essentials
  • Dutch Style Mixed Box of Aquarium Plants - Aqua Essentials
  • Dutch Style Mixed Box of Aquarium Plants
    Dutch Style Mixed Box of Aquarium Plants
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Aqua Essentials

Dutch Style Mixed Box of Aquarium Plants

Classic Dutch-style planting mix for structured aquascapes

£71.99
£71.99
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    About Mixed Boxes

    Mixed Boxes are the best way to add lots of plants into your aquarium without the hassle of having to choose the plants - leave it up to the experts!

    Our plant manager will persoanlly pick your plants choosing a range of foreground, midground and background plants. All mixed boxes have a range of colours and sizes so when they arrive with you, it looks beautiful immediately.

    What size should I choose?

    Select the mixed box that is closest to your aquarium taking into consideration any wood or rocks you already have in there. If that's the case, try the next size down.

    Can I request specific plants in a Mixed Box?

    You can't request specific plants but if you'd like more foreground than background for eg, shoot us a message and we'll see what we can do for you.
    Description

    Create a classic Dutch-style aquascape with this hand-picked mix of aquarium plants, chosen by our Plant Manager for the structured rows and bold contrast this style is known for.

    A Dutch Style aquascape is a plant-only layout — no rock or wood — built almost entirely from stem plants, arranged in neat rows to create depth and colour contrast. It's one of the oldest aquascaping styles and, once established, one of the most striking.

    A few things to keep in mind when planning your layout:

    • Red or brightly coloured plants work best off to one side, not dead centre
    • Group plants of different leaf shapes and colours next to each other for contrast
    • Planting in rows, front to back, is what gives the layout its depth
    • Varying plant height across the tank keeps the layout feeling natural rather than flat

    Each box includes a mix of stem and potted plants suited to this style, with at least one red or brightly coloured plant included, plus some tissue culture plants where available. Every plant is labelled to show where it goes — background, midground, or foreground.

    As with all our mixed boxes, the exact plants vary week to week depending on what's freshest in stock, so no two boxes are quite the same.

    You'll need a nutrient-rich substrate and regular fertilising (liquid carbon and a daily fertiliser like Neutro T, or Neutro+ if you're running pressurised CO2) to keep this style looking its best. Regular trimming and removing plant debris also goes a long way.

    Sizes run from 50L (12 pots) up to 500L (120 pots), so there's a box matched to your tank. Every plant is packed fresh from our UK facility and arrives ready to plant.
    Our Delivery Promise to You

    Express Delivery is our fastest and most reliable option. Orders are fully trackable, delivered within a one-hour time slot, and covered by our replacement guarantee if plants are damaged due to delivery delays. It’s ideal if you want extra peace of mind and plants arriving exactly as they left us.

    Tracked 24 is a great value option and usually arrives within a couple of days.

    Order before 4pm (Mon–Fri) for same-day dispatch.

    Shipping starts from £4.99 for Tracked 24 and £6.99 for DPD Express.
    Dutch Style Mixed Box of Aquarium Plants - Aqua Essentials
    Dutch Style Mixed Box of Aquarium Plants

    Customers praised the "healthy plants" and "great quality" with fast delivery. Most found the aquarium looked "incredible" after planting. However, some noted insufficient quantity for larger tanks, desired a planting layout plan for Dutch style setup, and one customer didn't receive promised red plants.

    • Great quality plants already growing well.
    • Great price, fantastic plants and delivered healthy and on time.
    • Very pleased, healthy plants and well packaged.
    • 5 stars: 7 (70%)
    • 4 stars: 2 (20%)
    • 3 stars: 1 (10%)
    • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
    • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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    James F. (London, GB)
    Great Value

    Very pretty box set made the tank look much better

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    Kevin L.
    Review

    Very healthy plants but I feel there wasn't quite enough to fill my 100 litre tank and could of done with some kind of lay out plan as it was my first time doing a Dutch style but quite happy with the healthy plants

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    Michael C.
    Review

    Very pleased with the quality and speed of delivery. Many thanks

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    Shaun B.
    Review

    Prompt delivery. Great quality plants already growing well.

    M
    Martin B.
    Review

    Amazing I was unsure as been let down by other companys but aqua essentials deliver on there promise . I was a few plants short but after speaking to them this was soon rectify thanks to the staff . Great communication,fast deliver, plants healthy and thriving. Would by from them again.

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    Siobhan W.
    Review

    Disappointed that I didn't get any red plants especially when they stated I'll get at least one.

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    nigel j.
    Review

    Plants arrived very quickly and were in excellent condition. They are growing very well and the aquarium looks incredible. I am not convinced that this is a true Dutch collection through. Not enough stem plants and more wide leaf plants. A detailed planting plan would have been appreciated and very useful.

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    Keith R.
    Review

    Great price, fantastic plants and delivered healthy and on time ,will definitely use these guys again.

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    Annette G.
    Review

    Fantastic quality really pleased in how it looks in the tank

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    Gerry C.
    Review

    very pleased, healthy plants and well packaged 5 stars thank you

    M
    Matt

    Hi do you get all the plants that’s in the picture or is the picture and video for illustration purposes? Thanks

    Aqua Essentials

    the picture and video are for illustration purposes

    Product FAQs

    Helpful details before you buy.

    What is a Dutch Style Aquascape?

    A Dutch aquascape is a full plant-only aquarium with no rock or wood, built from rows and clumps of stem plants with varying textures, tones and colours for a structured, formal look.

    What plants will I receive in the Dutch Style Mixed Box?

    You'll get a mix of potted plants, possibly including some tissue culture plants, suitable for a Dutch aquascape. At least one plant in every box will be a red variety.

    What do I need alongside this box to get good results?

    A nutrient-rich substrate and regular fertilising are essential. We recommend Neutro T and Neutro CO2 daily, or Neutro+ if you're running pressurised CO2.

    How much maintenance does a Dutch aquascape need?

    Regular pruning and upkeep are important. Trim and replant new shoots, remove old growth, and clear plant debris from the tank so it doesn't clog your filter.

    What size box should I choose?

    Match the box to your tank size: 50L needs 12 pots, 100L needs 24, 150L needs 36, 200L needs 48, and 300L needs 72.