SEEDS OF BRANCHED BUR-REED - SPARGANIUM ERECTUM
The Branched Bur-Reed or Sparganium erectum is an aquatic plant with a fundamental role: this beautiful plant is an indicator of little contaminated water. It lives perfectly in shallow marshes, ponds and streams. Provides food and cover for wildlife.
It is a robust plant, up to 50 cm tall with broad leaves and beautiful flowers on a very short stem. It is found in channels and wetlands next to Juncus and Scirpus.
Soak the seeds in cool water for 24 hours before sowing.
Calendar
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| Flowering |
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| Attracts Wildlife | Birds, Insects, Mammals |
|---|---|
| Average germination (%) | 40 |
| Flower colour | Green |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Foliage color | Green |
| Life cycle | Perennial |
| Plant use | Eco-friendly garden, Greenfilter, Ponds, Riverbanks, Wild garden |
| Seeds per gram | 50 |
| Soil - Moisture | Marshy, Submerged in water |
| Sunlight - Exposure | Partial shade, Sun |
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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 !