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Medium Bulrush | Typha gracilis

Perfect for large ponds

The Highlights

    • A smaller variety of Bulrush with milk chocolate coloured seedheads borne above strap-like narrow green foliage
    • Little golden yellow flower clusters appear between July and September
    • A fast growing hardy perennial which brings height and structure to pond margins and water gardens
    • Grow submerged in shallow waters with the crown at a maximum depth of 50cm under water
    • Provides winter interest if the tall flower stems are left in place after blooming
    • Provides shelter, shade and perching places for wildlife

Medium Bulrush | Typha gracilis

Perfect for large ponds
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The Highlights

    • A smaller variety of Bulrush with milk chocolate coloured seedheads borne above strap-like narrow green foliage
    • Little golden yellow flower clusters appear between July and September
    • A fast growing hardy perennial which brings height and structure to pond margins and water gardens
    • Grow submerged in shallow waters with the crown at a maximum depth of 50cm under water
    • Provides winter interest if the tall flower stems are left in place after blooming
    • Provides shelter, shade and perching places for wildlife

Know Your Plant

Supplied as:

Plant in 1L Aquatic Pot
Our 1L+ pond plants are supplied in Aquatic Pots which have a mesh-like structure allowing you to plant them straight into your pond. The pot maintains the root structure as it enters the water, but allows the plants to root out into the underlying soil.
3 Plants in 1L Aquatic Pots
Plant in 3L Aquatic Pot
Plant in 5L Aquatic Pot
3 Plants in 9cm Pots
3L Pots

Height on arrival:

Eventual height:

150cm

Eventual spread:

150cm
Spreads to approx 150cm within 2-5 years
150cm
Spreads to approx 150cm within 2-5 years
150cm
Spreads to approx 150cm within 2-5 years
150cm
Spreads to approx 150cm within 2-5 years
150cm
Spreads to approx 150cm within 2-5 years
150cm
Spreads to approx 150cm within 2-5 years

Time to first crop:

Habit:

Clump-forming
Clumps of tall leaves with seed heads on upright stems
Clump-forming
Clumps of tall leaves with seed heads on upright stems
Clump-forming
Clumps of tall leaves with seed heads on upright stems
Clump-forming
Clumps of tall leaves with seed heads on upright stems
Clump-forming
Clumps of tall leaves with seed heads on upright stems
Clump-forming
Clumps of tall leaves with seed heads on upright stems

Hardiness:

Fully hardy
Very hardy - does not need winter protection.
Fully hardy
Very hardy - does not need winter protection.
Fully hardy
Very hardy - does not need winter protection.
Fully hardy
Very hardy - does not need winter protection.
Fully hardy
Very hardy - does not need winter protection.
Fully hardy
Very hardy - does not need winter protection.

Rootstock:

Spacing:

1m
Position plants at least 1m apart to allow for spreading

Care Guide

Pest and disease free

Virtually pest and disease free MORE

Grow in shallow water

Needs a permanently wet soil - plant in the shallows of pond edges or in waterlogged soil. Make sure you water regularly if planting in pots.

Full sun

Position where the plants will receive at least 6-8 hours of sunlight daily in spring/summer.

Wet fertile soils

Any nutrient rich, permanently moist or waterlogged soil - slightly saline soils are ideal.

Feeding not required

No need to feed - this plant gets all the nutrients it needs from the soil and pond water. ?v=1613300718

For more care tips and ideas visit our Knowledge page

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