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Butomus umbellatus
Flowering Rush 

Butomus umbellatus
Common name

Flowering Rush

Group

Aquatic

Family

Butomaceae

Description

Flowering Rush. Rush-like; marginal aquatic perennial with rich green leaves; bronze-purple then dark green as they extend. Umbels of many cup-shaped; fragrant rose-pink flowers held well above the water. Max Height 90cm. Max Spread 45cm. Flowers July to August. Full sun. Hardy.

Characteristics

Growth habit
Erect
Fragrance
Yes
Hardiness
Hardy
Toxicity
CAUTION toxic if eaten/skin and eye irritant

Size

Growth speed
Fast
Ultimate height
90cm
Ultimate spread
45cm

Colour

Flowers
Pink in July; August
Foliage
Green - Herbaceous
Fruit
Blue; Black in June
 

Growing your plants

Aspect
Full sun Sheltered site
Soil
Heavy
Moisture
Moist
Propagation
Grafting
Usage
Bog garden; Pond
Planting
Water thoroughly before planting

Caring for your plants

Pruning
Winter Only prune if required to keep shape
Maintenance
Stake and tie; Feed
Care
Keep moist in first year
Pests & diseases
Aphids; Rusts; Honey fungus

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Regular 2 litre --- --- £6.20 £ 25