Corkscrew Rush | Juncus effusus spiralis
The Highlights
- Twining corkscrew clusters of parakeet green stems make an eyecatching addition to the margins of ponds
- Little chestnut brown flowers appear from June to August
- A high impact plant with compact dimensions - ideal for smaller ponds
- An evergreen perennial which is very low maintenance a and unaffected by pests and diseases
- Can be grown in very shallow water at the margins of a pond, in bog and water gardens or in containers
- Provides colour and shelter for wildlife, as well as a perching spot in the sun for visiting dragonflies and damselflies
The Highlights
- Twining corkscrew clusters of parakeet green stems make an eyecatching addition to the margins of ponds
- Little chestnut brown flowers appear from June to August
- A high impact plant with compact dimensions - ideal for smaller ponds
- An evergreen perennial which is very low maintenance a and unaffected by pests and diseases
- Can be grown in very shallow water at the margins of a pond, in bog and water gardens or in containers
- Provides colour and shelter for wildlife, as well as a perching spot in the sun for visiting dragonflies and damselflies
Care Guide
Pest and disease free
Virtually pest and disease free MORE
Keep well watered
Needs a permanently wet soil - do not allow soil to dry out.
Full sun to partial shade
Position where the plants will receive at least 4-6 hours of sunlight daily in spring/summer.
Any moist, poorly drained soil
Any permanently moist or waterlogged soil.
Feeding may be needed
No feeding is needed if you plant straight into a mature pond due to the nutrient content of pond water, but in a non-pond setting it's a good idea to feed in the spring, using a slow release general fertiliser. ?v=1613300718
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Planting Calendar
- Best time to plant
- Harvest
- Flower