Butomus umbellatus (Flowering Rush)

8,00 €

Butomus umbellatus, or Flowering Rush, is a beautiful marsh plant with inflorescences consisting of numerous pinkish flowers arranged in an umbrella shape

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Main characteristics	Butomus umbellatus is a rhizomatous marsh plant characterised by linear dark green leaves with inflorescences consisting of numerous pinkish flowers arranged in an umbrella shape
Flowering	The flowers have 6 pinkish petals and are gathered in an umbel-type inflorescence
Flowering period	In summer
Edibility	The rhizomes are considered edible but should be peeled and the rootlets removed before cooking. The rhizomes contain a considerable amount of starch
Planting depth	From -5 to -20 cm of depth
Plant height	90/100 cm
Recommended basket	Micro-perforated round basket diameter 22, or square 23×23 or 28×28 cm, or oval basket based on available space
Soil to use	Field soil with 2/3 tablets of Osmocote fertilizer near the rhizome
Exposure	Full direct sun for at least 6 hours in the middle hours of the day
PH tolerated	Acidic, neutral or basic (alkaline): 5 to 8
Frost Resistance	Yes, it withstands very cold temperatures
Origin	Native plant of Europe
Shipped plant	In temporary 8×8 basket

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