Typha gracilis - Slender Reedmace (Bulrush), Pond Marginal Plant
Typha gracilis - Slender Reedmace (Bulrush), Pond Marginal Plant
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Typha gracilis (also listed as Typha lugdunensis), known as slender reedmace, is a bulrush with narrow, upright leaves that turn golden in autumn. In summer it carries slim brown "bulrush" heads, which last into winter.
Slender reedmace at a glance
| Botanical name | Typha lugdunensis (syn. T. gracilis) |
|---|---|
| Common name | Slender reedmace, slender bulrush |
| Plant type | Upright, grassy perennial; dies back in winter |
| Height and spread | About 1–1.5 m tall, spreading about 1 m |
| Flowers | Slim, brown, cylindrical bulrush heads in summer |
| Position | Full sun |
| Soil | Wet soil or shallow water |
| Pond depth | 10–30 cm of water over the crown |
| Hardiness | Hardy (no RHS H-rating published) |
| Native to | Europe and Asia (not UK native) |
Is it suitable for a small pond?
Sources disagree. One UK nursery calls it compact, but the RHS Plants shop says it spreads vigorously and is not recommended for small garden ponds. For a small pond, choose the miniature bulrush, Typha minima, instead.
How to plant and care for it
Always plant it in a solid aquatic basket, with 10–30 cm of water over the crown. Thin it regularly and remove the seed heads before they shed, to stop it self-seeding.
Is it good for wildlife?
Birds eat the seed heads, and the stems give cover to pond wildlife.
Which size should I buy?
Bare-root plants (7 cm, 9 cm, 1 litre and 3 litre) arrive without a pot or compost and are the most economical way to plant a group. Potted plants (9 cm, 1 litre and 3 litre) arrive growing in our peat-free compost and give a faster display. Packs of 3 come in 7 cm, 9 cm, 1 litre and 3 litre bare-root sizes and cost less per plant. The 2x Pot & Compost option is two plants supplied with pots and compost.
Pond depth: 10 - 30cm
Light: Full sun
Hardiness: Hardy
Height and spread: 120cm+ tall, 100cm+ wide
Planting and flowering months are shown in the calendar under the photos.
Bare root (7 cm, 9 cm, 1 litre, 3 litre): plants sent without a pot or compost, ready to plant straight away. The most economical way to plant a group.
Potted (9 cm, 1 litre, 3 litre): plants growing in our recycled, peat-free compost made in Lincolnshire. Larger sizes give a faster display.
Pack of 3 (7 cm bare-root, 9 cm bare-root, 1 litre bare-root, 3 litre bare-root): three plants of the chosen size at a lower price per plant.
2x Pot & Compost: two plants supplied with pots and compost.
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