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.
Category: Aquatic
Additional information
Generic | Butomus |
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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 | |
Pruning | |
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