Scirpoides
Round-headed clubrush
Also known as Scirpus
- Height × spread
- 1m – 1m × 0.45m – 0.45m
- Position
- Full sun
Availability
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About this plant
At this time there is only a single plant species represented in this genus - Scirpoides holoschoenus. It is a form of rush found in South West Asia as well as Europe. There is a variegated form that has green stems banded with cream, a gently pleasing form. This rush stands around a metre in height with ovoid, brown coloured flowers. It grows in boggy and marshy places and in shallow water. It originally belonged to the genus Scirpus, so may be found sold under that name.
- Flower colour
- White
- Foliage colour
- Green
- Variegated
- No
- Scent
- No
- Height
- 1m – 1m
- Spread
- 0.45m – 0.45m
- Season of interest
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Evergreen
- Evergreen
- Garden style
- Water garden
- Sun or shade
- Likes full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam (normal)
- Soil pH
- All types
- Drainage
- Moisture retentive soil
- Winter hardiness
- Varies, most are hardy
- Borders & containers
- Borders
- Water depth
- Up to 5cm
- Hazards
- No
Spring
Spring · Outdoors
Feed with aquatic plant food
As the plant is grown in water, feed with an aquatic feed as directed on the packet. Do not exceed the amounts given as this can affect the water.
Spring - late · Outdoors
Feed with slow release fertiliser
Apply a general purpose slow release fertiliser, spreading it around the root area of the plant as it is coming into growth. (Or apply a liquid feed at regular intervals throughout the growing season.)
This is a simple way to provide a nutrient boost as a single annual procedure.
Spring-Autumn · Outdoors
Water frequently to keep the soil moist
The plant thrives in moist or boggy soil, doesn't tolerate dryness and should be watered frequently, not only after a period of drought, but if the soil begins to dry out spring to autumn. Check plants in pots more frequently, especially in hot weather.
Spring - early · Planting
Prune to the ground
Cut foliage to the ground before new growth starts.
Where stems are grown for their ornamental value, old stems should be removed either before new growth starts in spring, or during winter when they begin to look ragged or untidy.