Scirpus lacustris 'Albescens' - Variegated Club-Rush, Pond Marginal Plant
Scirpus lacustris 'Albescens' - Variegated Club-Rush, Pond Marginal Plant
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Scirpus lacustris 'Albescens' (now listed as Schoenoplectus lacustris subsp. tabernaemontani 'Albescens') is a garden form of grey club-rush. Its upright, cylindrical stems are grey-green, striped with cream, so a clump looks pale and almost white from a distance.
'Albescens' at a glance
| Botanical name | Schoenoplectus lacustris subsp. tabernaemontani 'Albescens' (syn. Scirpus lacustris 'Albescens') |
|---|---|
| Common name | Variegated club-rush, grey club-rush 'Albescens' |
| Plant type | Evergreen, tufted rush with almost no leaves |
| Height and spread | About 50 cm–1 m tall, up to 50 cm wide |
| Flowers | Small brown spikelets in summer; not showy |
| Position | Full sun |
| Soil | Permanently moist, fertile soil or shallow water |
| Pond depth | 0–30 cm of water |
| Hardiness | RHS H7 – very hardy (below -20°C) |
| Native to | Garden form of the UK native grey club-rush (the form itself is not native) |
Where to plant 'Albescens'
- A sunny pond shelf with up to 30 cm of water
- Formal and contemporary ponds, for its pale upright stems
- Slow-moving water at the edge of a stream
Does it spread?
The RHS warns it can become a nuisance in small ponds unless managed. Trim it regularly to restrict its spread.
How to plant and care for it
Plant in an aquatic basket in spring. Cut out any stems that turn plain green, right back to the root. It is generally free of pests and diseases.
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: 0 - 30cm
Light: Full sun
Hardiness: Hardy
Height and spread: 40 - 80cm tall, 30 - 50cm 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.
Sizes shown with a line through them are currently unavailable.
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