Variegated Slender Sweet Flag | Acorus gramineus 'Variegatus'
Versatile variegated tufts
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Enfield
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Variegated Slender Sweet Flag
Acorus gramineus 'Variegatus'
- Vibrant and colourful foliage which grows in long slender spikes with a creamy yellow outline to each leaf. Acorus produces tiny green-yellow flowers in May, followed by reddish berries
- A beneficial pond edge plant for attracting wildlife, offering cover for emerging creatures including froglets and newly hatched dragonflies
- Fully hardy, low maintenance and unbothered by pests and diseases
- The decorative foliage has a pleasant aromatic scent when crushed
- Grow in a sunny or partly shaded position around ponds, rain and bog gardens, streams and lakes. This variety is compact enough to grow in pots or mini ponds
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, the Variegated Slender Sweet Flag 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 Variegated Slender Sweet Flag typically grows to 30 cm in height with a spread of 30 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
The Variegated Slender Sweet Flag grows well in full sun to partial shade.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Variegated Slender Sweet Flag prefers consistently moist or waterlogged soil, ideally in the shallow margins of a pond.
How much watering does this plant need?
The Variegated Slender Sweet Flag requires wet conditions and should be watered enough to keep the soil consistently moist or waterlogged.
Will this plant need pruning?
The Variegated Slender Sweet Flag 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?
Acorus gramineus 'Variegatus' is hardy (H4), withstanding temperatures down to -10°C, though it may need some protection in the coldest areas of Scotland.
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