Juncus effusus - 17 cm aquatic basket

Description
With its medium green leaves, Corkscrew rush (Juncus effusus) is an extremely decorative aquatic plant that is particularly suitable for areas such as pond edges, streams, ponds, borders, woodland edges, containers and perennial beds. Yellow flowers appear from July to August. It prefers humus-rich, lime-free soil in a sunny to semi-shady position. The Corkscrew rush is well tolerant of frost. The upright, clump-forming plant usually reaches a height of approx. 80 cm.

Bulletpoints
* easy to care for * decorative flowers

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Corkscrew rush are medium green, linear.

Spread
Europe to Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Corkscrew rush has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, clump-forming.

Water depth
0 - 10 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 ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Planting partner
The Corkscrew rush sets beautiful accents together with: Marsh marigold, brook speedwell, bateleur flower.

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

Care
This perennial should be cut back in autumn / late autumn when the plant begins to shrivel.

Flower
The yellow flowers appear from July to August.

Use
Pond edge, stream, pond, border, woodland edge, tub, shrub bed