Butomus umbellatus
flowering rush
A beautiful flowering rush that looks great planted in bold swathes at the edges of the pond, but will also grow in reliably moist soil in bog and marsh gardens.
The upright, needle-like foliage of Butomus umbellatus will help create vertical interest, and throughout the summer tall stems are topped with large, cup-shaped clusters of star-shaped, flowers.
The upright, needle-like foliage of Butomus umbellatus will help create vertical interest, and throughout the summer tall stems are topped with large, cup-shaped clusters of star-shaped, flowers.
How to care for Butomus umbellatus:
Position Butomus in full sun, ideally at the shallow edge of a pond or in boggy ground where the crown can sit just below the waterline. Avoid deep water planting.
Anchor in aquatic baskets using loam-based compost topped with gravel to stop it floating. Remove spent flower stems to tidy and encourage further blooming. Divide congested clumps in early spring before growth restarts.
Anchor in aquatic baskets using loam-based compost topped with gravel to stop it floating. Remove spent flower stems to tidy and encourage further blooming. Divide congested clumps in early spring before growth restarts.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
1.5m
Eventual spread:
0.5m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Fast-growing
Soil:
Reliably damp or boggy
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
