Common Bulrush | Typha latifolia
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Common Bulrush
Typha latifolia
- Taller and more vigorous than any other Bulrush, with impressively large chocolate coloured seedheads and up to 1000 flowers per plant
- Golden yellow blooms appear from July to September
- A hardy native perennial which can be used as a vertical accent plant or as a thick privacy screen
- Provides a valuable natural habitat for birds and mammals
- Ideal for planting in shallow water up to 30cm in depth
- Not recommended for garden ponds - best used in large natural ponds and lakes or grown in containers
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, the Common Bulrush is well-suited to being grown in a pot, provided it is kept in consistently moist or waterlogged soil.
How big does it get?
The Common Bulrush is a very large plant that can reach a height of 2-2.5 metres and a spread of 1-1.5 metres.
How much sunlight does this need?
The Common Bulrush prefers full sun.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Common Bulrush prefers consistently moist or waterlogged soil, ideally in the shallow margins of a pond.
How much watering does this plant need?
The Common Bulrush thrives in boggy areas and requires abundant watering to maintain a waterlogged soil environment.
Will this plant need pruning?
The Common Bulrush should be cut back to about 5 cm above the soil level in late autumn before temperatures drop below 5°C.
How hardy is this plant?
Typha latifolia is fully hardy (H7), withstanding temperatures below -20°C throughout the UK.
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