PLANTS OF SPINY RUSH - JUNCUS ACUTUS
Aquatic plant. Very showy. Humid areas, ponds, riverbanks and creeks. Green filter plant in areas with salty water or close to the sea. The stems are used in basketry.
Evergreen plant of 1-2m with thick bush form and dark-green stems. At the top of each stem reddish-brown flowers grow together with pinky fruit.
Adapts to any humid soil.
Dig a hole at least two or three times as wide and deep as the root ball. Take out the plant from the container and loosen roots to allow them to spread out in all direction. Cut possible broken roots. Mix the soil extracted with a substrate and fill part of the hole with the mixture obtained. Place the plant in the hole and cover with the remaining mixture. Compact the soil around the plant and water thoroughly.
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| Attracts Wildlife | Birds, Insects, Mammals |
|---|---|
| Climate Zone | Mediterranean |
| Flower colour | Pink |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Fruit color | Green |
| Hardiness | No drought resistant, Non hardy |
| Life cycle | Perennial |
| Plant use | Baskets & Containers, Coastal garden, Erosion control, Gardening, Grass, Ponds, Restoration, Riverbanks, Wild garden |
| Soil - Moisture | Moist, Moist but well-drained |
| Soil - Ph | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil - Type | No preference |
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Easter 2026
This week we will only be shipping orders on Monday 30 March to ensure that orders arrive before bank holidays.
We will resume deliveries from Tuesday 7 April 2026.
The nursery will be open until Thursday 2 april. If you would like to collect your order or visit us we would be delighted to welecome you from 8 am to 2 pm.
Happy Easter !