Acorus gram. 'Hakuro Nishiki' - P9

Description
With its multi-coloured leaves, Japanese rush 'Hakuro Nishiki' (Acorus gramineus) is an extremely decorative aquatic plant that is particularly suitable for areas such as pond edges, streams and aquariums. Light brown flowers appear from June to July. It prefers humus-rich soil in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected location. The Japanese rush 'Hakuro Nishiki' is well tolerant of frost. The upright, winter-green plant usually reaches a height of approx. 15 cm.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * decorative flowers

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The wintergreen leaves of the Japanese rush 'Hakuro Nishiki's are multicoloured, linear.

Spread
Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Japanese rush 'Hakuro Nishiki' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water depth
0 - 10 cm

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

Soil
Normal soil.

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

Planting partner
The Japanese rush 'Hakuro Nishiki' sets beautiful accents together with: Marsh marigold, swan flower, garden 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! - This plant should not be cut back in autumn, as it looks pretty in winter, or the dead plant parts serve as winter protection. Only prune in spring before new shoots appear.

Flower
The light brown flowers of Japanese rush 'Hakuro Nishiki' appear in cobs from June to July.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Pond edge, stream, aquarium