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Japanese Rush
Acorus gramineus Ogon
This is an attractive, dwarf rush-like plant with aromatic, gold and green variegated leaves. It is a semi-evergreen which associates well with other compact grasses to make outstanding winter and early spring displays. The colourful, iris-like foliage makes it ideal for the front of a damp sunny border or for incorporating into a bog garden. In early to mid-summer it bears small, sweetly fragrant flower spikes which give way to tiny, fleshy berries. It can be massed as a golden ground cover in small areas of water gardens, along streams or ponds or in moist open woodland gardens. Planting in a container is also feasible providing the soil is kept moist at all times. In fact, its size makes it especially suitable for miniature water features such as half barrels or large ceramic bowls filled with water.
Position:
Prefers Full sun
Soil:
Moist ground with up to 3cm of surface water
Rate of Growth:
Slow
Flowering Period:
June to July
Flower Colour:
Greenish-yellow
Other Features:
Effective in rock gardens or at the front of borders providing it gets some relief from hot summer sun. It can be lifted and divided between March and April if required
Hardiness:
Frost Hardy: stands a temperatures down to -5°C
Garden Care:
If it’s being grown in a container ensure the soil is moist at all times because the leaf tips will scorch if the soil is allowed to dry out. It appreciates some relief from hot summer sun and can be divided as required between March and April. A low-maintenance plant which suffers from no serious insect or disease problems
Eventual Height: 25cm
Eventual Spread:
15cm
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3 litre pot |
10-15cm |
£4.80 |
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