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Pondfolk will be open from the 31st March 2024. The nursery only sells a small range of plants online however more varieties are always available if you visit. Free UK delivery on all orders over £75.00.
Butomus umbellatus - Flowering Rush
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Product Description A tall British native rush that has long, narrow, dark green leaves and produces pretty umbrella headed pink flowers. This plant is perfect for providing egg laying sites for adult dragonfly as well as perching and roosting sites.
Product Properties
Water Depth 0cm - 20cm
Foliage Height 100cm - 150cm
Position Full Sun
Spread 10cm - 50cm
Flowers July - September
Flower Colour Pink
Foliage Deciduous
Hardiness Hardy
UK Native Yes
Pollinator Yes
Product Care Once foliage has died back in autumn, trim just above the surface of the water. This plant will perform best in rich mud and shallow water, where it has room to build up a lot of roots.
For lined ponds use the biggest basket that you can and fertilise.
Product Variants Only product variants that are suitable for posting can be added to your basket. Larger or more delicate variants can only be collected from the nursery.