Juncus effusus f. spiralis - Corkscrew Rush, Pond Marginal Plant
Juncus effusus f. spiralis - Corkscrew Rush, Pond Marginal Plant
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Juncus effusus f. spiralis, known as corkscrew rush, is a spiral-stemmed form of native soft rush. Its leafless green stems twist and curl like corkscrews and stay green through winter.
Corkscrew rush at a glance
| Botanical name | Juncus effusus f. spiralis |
|---|---|
| Common name | Corkscrew rush, spiral rush |
| Plant type | Evergreen, clump-forming rush |
| Height and spread | About 45 cm tall and wide |
| Flowers | Small brown clusters on the stems in summer; not showy |
| Position | Full sun or part shade |
| Soil | Permanently moist to wet soil, ideally acid |
| Pond depth | 0–8 cm of water over the crown |
| Hardiness | RHS H7 – very hardy (below -20°C) |
| Native to | Spiral form of the UK native soft rush |
Where to plant corkscrew rush
- The edge of a pond, up to 8 cm deep
- Bog gardens and wet borders
- Pots and container ponds, where the twisted stems can be seen close up
How to plant and care for it
Plant from spring to late summer in permanently moist soil or very shallow water. It forms a clump rather than running.
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 - 10cm
Light: Full sun or part shade
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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