Blackstone Ledge Cascade Fountain

Multi-level rock tiers with warm LEDs set inside them, so at dusk the light comes up through the water rather than down onto the stone. The texture is molded from natural rock rather than smooth-cast, which is what keeps it from reading as plastic once it's wet and lit. Two finishes, same fountain: black for contrast and a sharper light effect after dark, gray for blending into brick, fencing, and planting.

The number that matters most here isn't the height — it's the 8.7" depth. That's narrow enough for a path edge, a balcony rail line, or the strip between a fence and a planting bed, where a round-based fountain simply won't fit.

Quick Specifications

Where It Earns Its Spot

Slim depth makes this the one for narrow ground — along a walkway, tight against a fence, or in a spot indoors where a round fountain would push out into the room. At 14.3 lbs one person carries it, so moving it undercover for winter isn't a project.

One placement note that decides the color for you: dark finishes need something pale behind them. Against light fencing, rendered walls, or gravel, black reads as a strong silhouette. Against dark brick or heavy evergreens it can disappear into shadow — that's where gray does the better job.

Frequently Asked Questions

Black or gray — which should I pick?

It comes down to your background, not your taste in stone. Pale wall, light fence, gravel, silver planting → black, for contrast and a sharper LED effect at night. Brick, dark timber, dense green planting → gray, which settles in instead of competing. Both are the same fountain underneath.

Does hard water show on the dark finish?

More than on gray, yes — mineral scale dries white and white shows on black. It's cosmetic, not damage. Wipe the tiers when you top up, and use filtered water if your tap runs very hard.

How loud is it?

The manufacturer rates it at 55 dB, roughly quiet conversation. Stepped tiers give a broken, rhythmic trickle rather than one continuous fall — enough to soften nearby background noise, not something you'll hear indoors.

Is assembly required?

No. The pump is built in and it arrives as a single unit — fill the basin above the pump line, plug it in, and it runs. No plumbing, no tools.

Can it stay out through winter?

The resin handles rain, sun and temperature swings year-round. Standing water inside is the real risk — drain it completely and bring the pump indoors before hard freezes.