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Acorus calamus 'Variegata' (Marginal Aquatic)

Hardy Perennial

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Striking green and cream foliage

Provides a habit for pond life

An excellent architectural addition to the water garden

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Flat, sword-like leaves striped cream and green add strong vertical accents, textural contrast and colour to pond edges and bog gardens. Acorus calamus ‘Variegata’ spreads by rhizomes, helping to stabilise muddy ground whilst maintaining water quality by absorbing excess nutrients that promote the growth of algae. The blade-like foliage is a favourite landing pad for hawking dragonflies and offers a dense habitat in which pond creatures can hide. Known commonly as ‘Sweet Flag’, the aromatic foliage has a sweet, citrus smell when crushed. In summer, it produces small, arum-like flower heads. Ultimate height: 60cm to 90cm (24- 35in). Ultimate spread: 50cm to 100cm (20-39in).

Height Up to 90cm (35in)
Spread Up to 100cm (39in)

Hardy Perennial

full sun

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1 x 9cm Potted Plant (KH4484)
2 x 9cm Potted Plants (KH4485)
3 x 9cm Potted Plants (KH4486)

Plant Acorus in boggy soil or submerged in shallow water at pond margins. Slender Sweet Flag can be planted to a maximum depth of 5cm (2") below water level. Choose a position in full sun.
Acorus plants require little maintenance. Tidy foliage that has died back in Autumn by trimming to just above the water surface.

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