Greater reedmace | Typha latifolia

    Description

    Greater reedmace (Typha latifolia) is the classic common bulrush, ideal for creating a bold, natural look around large ponds and lakes. This vigorous marginal plant forms tall, upright stems topped with distinctive dark chocolate-brown seed heads from July to September, adding strong vertical structure and late-season interest.

    Best grown in full sun at the water’s edge or in shallow margins, Greater reedmace is a powerful coloniser with an invasive growth rate, so it is not recommended for small garden ponds. In larger water bodies, its dense stands can help provide shelter and cover for aquatic wildlife and contribute to a more natural, wildlife-friendly shoreline.

    Choose Typha latifolia if you are looking to establish a traditional reedbed effect in a spacious setting, where its height, rich brown flower spikes and robust habit can be fully appreciated.

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    Greater reedmace | Typha latifolia

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      Tall, vigorous bulrush with striking dark seed heads for large lakes and wetlands.

      £14

      • Delivery within 2-5 working days
      • Creates a bold, traditional reedbed look for large ponds and lakes
      • Tall stems and dark seed heads add strong vertical structure in summer
      • Spreads strongly to fill big, natural-style shorelines and margins
      • Dense stands give shelter and cover for aquatic wildlife

      Tall, vigorous bulrush with striking dark seed heads for large lakes and wetlands.

      Description

      Greater reedmace (Typha latifolia) is the classic common bulrush, ideal for creating a bold, natural look around large ponds and lakes. This vigorous marginal plant forms tall, upright stems topped with distinctive dark chocolate-brown seed heads from July to September, adding strong vertical structure and late-season interest.

      Best grown in full sun at the water’s edge or in shallow margins, Greater reedmace is a powerful coloniser with an invasive growth rate, so it is not recommended for small garden ponds. In larger water bodies, its dense stands can help provide shelter and cover for aquatic wildlife and contribute to a more natural, wildlife-friendly shoreline.

      Choose Typha latifolia if you are looking to establish a traditional reedbed effect in a spacious setting, where its height, rich brown flower spikes and robust habit can be fully appreciated.

      Read more

      Product Details
      • Placement Zone(s): 2, 3
      • Height: 200 cm to 240 cm
      • Planting Depth: 1 cm to 40 cm - Plant in shallow margins with the crown 1–40 cm below the water surface
      • Flower Colour: Brown - Dark chocolate-brown seed heads on tall upright stems
      • Flowering Months: Flowers from July to September, giving late-season height and interest
      Care Instructions

      Greater reedmace (Typha latifolia) thrives best in full sun, making it ideal for large water features and lake margins. This vigorous marginal plant grows rapidly and can become invasive, so regular maintenance helps keep it under control. To maintain a tidy appearance and support healthy growth, cut back the foliage before new spring growth begins. The attractive dark‑chocolate seed heads provide seasonal interest from July to September and can be left standing over winter for added wildlife habitat. However, it is best to remove seed heads that fall into the water to prevent unwanted spreading. With proper care, Typha latifolia will create a striking, low-maintenance natural border that enhances your water garden while supporting ecological balance.

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      • £5.95 Standard Delivery
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