Typha minima
miniature bulrush
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- Standard £5.95
This pond plant dies right back in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
- Position: full sun Soil type: reliably moist or boggy soils, or aquatic compost
- Depth of water: 5-10cm (2-4in)
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: July to August
- Hardiness: fully hardy
With its slender, grass-like leaves and distinctive spikes of short, squat, brown flowers, which can be cut for dried arrangements, this stylish aquatic plant looks great when planted around the margins of a pond. Unlike the common bulrush this miniature form is perfect for smaller water gardens, and could even be grown in a half barrel or water-tight container.
These plants are available potted up (using a suitable aquatic compost) into aquatic pots. These pots are made of a fine mesh, which allows water to circulate through the compost, providing the plants with both oxygen and nutrients. If you are using them as a aquatic plant, they can be planted up to a water covering of 10cm (4in) deep. For planting at or above the waterline, choose our 9cm pots for planting in boggy, reliably damp soils. Remove dead foliage and old flowered stems in spring. While its attractive seed heads may be left all winter if desired, it's best to clear them if they fall into the water to prevent any self-seeding. Additionally, cutting back foliage before spring growth starts helps maintain its appearance.