Acorus calamus 'Variegatus' - P9

Description
The Variegated slender sweet flag 'Variegatus' (Acorus calamus) with its medium green leaves with a creamy white border is an extremely decorative aquatic plant that is particularly suitable for areas such as pond edges, streams, tubs and ponds. Greenish-yellow flowers appear from June to July. It prefers nutrient-rich soil in a sunny to semi-shady position. The Variegated slender sweet flag 'Variegatus' is well tolerant of frost. The upright, runner-forming plant usually reaches a height of approx. 80 cm.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Acorus calamus 'Var'.

Bulletpoints
* decorative flowers

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Variegated slender sweet flag 'Variegatus' are medium green, linear and have a creamy white margin.

Spread
Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Variegated slender sweet flag 'Variegatus' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, runner-forming.

Water depth
15 - 35 cm

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Planting partner
The Variegated slender sweet flag 'Variegatus' sets beautiful accents together with: Burning buttercup, garden purple loosestrife, swan flower, burning buttercup, swan flower, garden purple loosestrife.

Tasks
- Pruning: In the period from February to March.

Care
If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour!

Flower
The greenish-yellow flowers appear from June to July.

Worth knowing
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Pond edge, stream, tub, pond