Miniature Bulrush | Typha minima
The Highlights
- The smallest bulrush, Typha minima boasts delicate round milk chocolate brown seedheads amongst slender grass-like leaves which turn golden in autumn
- Golden yellow flowers appear from July to September
- A slow growing aquatic perennial which is perfect for the edges of smaller ponds or even containers
- Suitable for ponds, streams, water and bog gardens
- Can be used to great effect in flower arrangements
- Provides shelter and perching places for aquatic wildlife and insects
The Highlights
- The smallest bulrush, Typha minima boasts delicate round milk chocolate brown seedheads amongst slender grass-like leaves which turn golden in autumn
- Golden yellow flowers appear from July to September
- A slow growing aquatic perennial which is perfect for the edges of smaller ponds or even containers
- Suitable for ponds, streams, water and bog gardens
- Can be used to great effect in flower arrangements
- Provides shelter and perching places for aquatic wildlife and insects
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
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Planting Calendar
- Best time to plant
- Harvest
- Flower