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Product Description
Butomus Umbellatus
Enhance your pond edges and water gardens with Butomus Umbellatus, commonly known as Flowering Rush. This elegant aquatic perennial produces tall, slender stems topped with clusters of delicate pink, star-shaped flowers, adding a soft, graceful charm to waterside settings. Its narrow, reed-like foliage provides structure and movement, making it a stunning choice for marginal planting around ponds, lakes, and water features.
Plant DescriptionFlowers: Soft pink, star-like blooms in umbrella-shaped clustersFoliage: Tall, slender, reed-like green leavesPosition: Marginal aquatic plant for shallow water or damp soilFlowering Period: Summer (June to August)Height & Spread: 80-120cm tall, spread 30-60cm
How to GrowPlanting Time: SpringDepth & Position:✅ Plant in shallow water (up to 15cm deep) at the edge of a pond or in damp soil near water features✅ Suitable for marginal pond areas or bog gardensSoil Type: Prefers rich, wet, or boggy soilSunlight: Full sun to partial shade
Care Tips:✅ Keep soil consistently moist if planted in boggy conditions✅ Remove faded flower stems to promote tidiness✅ Hardy perennial - dies back in winter and re-emerges in spring
With its graceful flowering stems and lush green foliage, Butomus Umbellatus is a perfect addition to naturalistic and wildlife-friendly gardens. Its elegant pink blooms attract pollinators, while its architectural form adds texture and height to pond margins. A must-have for waterside planting, bringing beauty and biodiversity to any aquatic setting.
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Specs & Details
- Established height
- 90-120cm
- Established spread
- 30-60cm
- Plant spacing
- 6 bulbs per m²
- Flower colour
- Pink
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Habit
- Clump-forming
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Perennial (Regrows)
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Thrives Full Sun
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Full Hardy
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FAQs
Please read our FAQs page to find out more.
Is Butomus a bulb or a pond plant?
Where should I plant Butomus in my pond?
It can grow in water, but not like a floating plant. Secure the rhizome in a pond basket filled with aquatic soil or into the muddy pond edge, then place it in the shallow marginal zone. Do not leave the roots loose on the water surface.
Butomus needs permanently wet conditions, so it is not suitable for an ordinary dry border. It can be grown in a bog garden, a container without drainage or at the edge of a pond, as long as the soil stays wet.
Butomus can take time to settle after planting, especially if the rhizome has been planted too deeply or is not receiving enough sun. Check that it is in shallow water or wet mud, not deep water, and allow a full growing season for it to establish.
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