Flowering Rush. Rush-like, marginal aquatic perennial with rich green leaves, bronze-purple then dark green as they extend. Umbels of many cup-shaped, fragrant rose-pink flowers held well above the water. Max Height 90cm. Max Spread 45cm. Flowers July to August. Full sun. Hardy.
Butomus umbellatus
Rush-like, marginal aquatic perennial with rich green leaves, bronze-purple then dark green as they extend. Umbels of many cup-shaped, fragrant rose-pink flowers held well above the water.
Additional information
| Generic | Butomus |
|---|---|
| Species | umbellatus |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Flowering Rush |
| Flower Colour | pink |
| Soil | Heavy |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 90cm |
| Family | Butomaceae |
| Spread | 45cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Erect |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | July, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | |
| Care | |
| Border | Bog garden, Pond |
| Toxicity | |
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