1L Flowering Rush Butomus umbellatus
Flowering Rush Butomus umbellatus - 1L Pot
The flowering rush is an herbaceous perennial that can grow up to 1.5m upright. Its fragrant six petaled pink flowers bloom in summer, well above water level, to form a stunning display. Grow in fertile mud at pond margins or in water up to 25cm deep, in full sun.
- Foliage Colour: green in autumn, spring and summer
- Flower Colour: pink in summer
- Approx. Growth Height: 1.5m
- Max. Spread: 50cm
- Planting Time: spring
- Flowering Time: summer
- Attracts: dragonflies
- Uses: pond margins up to 25cm deep, bog gardens
- Exposure: exposed, sheltered
- Growing Habit: upright
- Hardiness: hardy
- Rate of Growth: max height in 5-10 years
- suitable for small, medium and large ponds
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| Colour Test | Sand |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Flowering Rush |
| Features | Flowering Pond Plants, Perfect for Pollinators, UK Native |
| Flower Colour | Pink |
| Flowering Month | June, July |
| Is Collection/Mix? | No |
| Region | Marginal & Pond Edge |
| Needs Ericaceous Compost? | No |
| Type | Butomus |
| Colour | Green, Pink, Sand |
| Eventual Height | 1m-2m |
| Eventual Spread | 0.3m-0.6m |
| Foliage Colour | Green |
| Supplied As | 1L Pot |
| Pond Function | Flowering |
| Pond Type | Reeds & Rushes |
| Type | Pond Plants |
| Latin Name | Butomus |
| Shop By Category | Pond Plants |