Lesser bulrush or reedmace, narrowleaf cattail | Typha angustifolia

    Description

    Lesser bulrush or reedmace, narrowleaf cattail (Typha angustifolia) is a striking marginal pond plant, ideal for adding strong vertical structure and natural character to the water’s edge. Smaller than the common bulrush (Typha latifolia) yet still impressive, it produces tall stems topped with distinctive dark chocolate-brown seed heads from July to September.

    This fast-growing marginal thrives in full sun and is well suited to wildlife-friendly ponds, where dense foliage and stems can offer shelter and cover around the margins. The bold brown seed heads are also popular with florists for use in decorative arrangements, bringing a natural, architectural look indoors.

    Typha angustifolia is best planted in shallow water or very wet soil at the pond edge, where its narrow leaves and dramatic flower spikes create a classic, reed-like appearance that helps give any garden pond a more natural, established feel.

    Lesser bulrush or reedmace, narrowleaf cattail | Typha angustifolia

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      Fast-growing water marginal with elegant dark chocolate seed heads for ponds.

      £27

      • Delivery within 2-5 working days
      • Adds strong vertical structure and a natural, reed-like look to pond edges
      • Fast-growing marginal that quickly gives ponds a more established feel
      • Provides dense stems and foliage that offer shelter in wildlife-friendly ponds
      • Striking brown seed heads can be cut for decorative indoor arrangements

      Fast-growing water marginal with elegant dark chocolate seed heads for ponds.

      Description

      Lesser bulrush or reedmace, narrowleaf cattail (Typha angustifolia) is a striking marginal pond plant, ideal for adding strong vertical structure and natural character to the water’s edge. Smaller than the common bulrush (Typha latifolia) yet still impressive, it produces tall stems topped with distinctive dark chocolate-brown seed heads from July to September.

      This fast-growing marginal thrives in full sun and is well suited to wildlife-friendly ponds, where dense foliage and stems can offer shelter and cover around the margins. The bold brown seed heads are also popular with florists for use in decorative arrangements, bringing a natural, architectural look indoors.

      Typha angustifolia is best planted in shallow water or very wet soil at the pond edge, where its narrow leaves and dramatic flower spikes create a classic, reed-like appearance that helps give any garden pond a more natural, established feel.

      Product Details
      • Placement Zone(s): 2, 3
      • Height: 90 cm to 150 cm
      • Planting Depth: 1 cm to 30 cm - Plant in very wet soil or shallow water, with the crown 1–30 cm below the surface
      • Flower Colour: Brown - Dark chocolate-brown seed heads on tall, reed-like stems
      • Flowering Months: Forms tall brown seed heads from July to September
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      • £5.95 Standard Delivery
      • £49.95 Specialist Pallet Delivery – used for 30 litre plants and certain other larger items and usually delivered within 4-15 working days. Where needed, we or the carrier will contact you to arrange a suitable delivery date.

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      • Royal Mail from £5.95
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