Miniature Bulrush | Typha minima
Perfect for smaller ponds
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Enfield
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Miniature Bulrush
Typha minima
- 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
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, the Miniature 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 Miniature Bulrush typically reaches a height of 45-60 cm with a spread of 30-45 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
The Miniature Bulrush grows best in full sun.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Miniature Bulrush prefers consistently moist or waterlogged soil, ideally in the shallow margins of a pond.
How much watering does this plant need?
The Miniature Bulrush needs regular watering to ensure the soil remains consistently wet or waterlogged.
Will this plant need pruning?
The Miniature 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 minima is fully hardy (H6), surviving temperatures down to -20°C across the UK.
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