Description
In the wild it grows on the sunny banks of rivers and ditches – go to the Warta river or the Żuławy region when it is in flower – forming dense stands of fresh green leaves topped by large umbels of pink flowers. You can also enjoy flowering rush at home: it looks wonderful in a glass vase. In a natural pond it quickly forms striking clumps; in an artificial pond it is best planted in a large container in fairly fertile soil.
The plant has received the Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society for its outstanding garden qualities.
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Requirements
It grows vigorously, is undemanding and tolerates cold water.
Care
Plant it at a depth of up to 0.6 m. It is fully frost-hardy. The plant likes a muddy bottom and plenty of space – about 1 m².