Typha laxmannii - Slender Reedmace, Pond Marginal Plant
Typha laxmannii - Slender Reedmace, Pond Marginal Plant
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Typha laxmannii, known as slender reedmace or Laxmann's bulrush, is a slim reedmace with long, slender, grey-green leaves. In summer it carries green-yellow flower spikes that age to brown, cylindrical seed heads, which last into winter.
Slender reedmace at a glance
| Botanical name | Typha laxmannii |
|---|---|
| Common name | Slender reedmace, Laxmann's bulrush |
| Plant type | Upright, spreading perennial; dies back in winter |
| Height and spread | About 1–1.5 m tall, spreading 1–1.5 m or more |
| Flowers | Green-yellow spikes in summer, ageing to brown seed heads that last into winter |
| Position | Full sun |
| Soil | Wet, fertile soil or water; any pH |
| Pond depth | 0–30 cm of water |
| Hardiness | RHS H6 – hardy in a very cold winter (-20 to -15°C) |
| Native to | Not UK native |
Is slender reedmace invasive?
It can be. The RHS says it spreads rapidly in shallow water, may become a nuisance and needs managing, and that its roots may puncture pond liners. It is legal to buy and grow in a garden in Great Britain (in Scotland it is an offence to plant it in the wild), but it is treated as invasive in parts of the USA. Grow it in a mesh basket and keep it away from natural water.
How to plant and care for it
Plant in full sun in a basket, in up to 30 cm of water. The seed heads burst and shed fluff, so cut them off by late winter or early spring. 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: 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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