Data sheet flower bine
Botanical name:
Bulrush (Latin: Butomus umbellatus)
Origin:
from the polar and temperate zones of Europe, Asia and North Africa
growth height / size
from 60cm to 120cm
leaf color:
green
flower color:
pink
behavior/stocking
Location at the pond:
muddy shallow water zones
heyday:
from June to August
Light requirement:
sunny to semi-shady
Hardy:
Yes
For these and many other pond plants we recommend:
Kostka Martin, ButButomus Umbellatus, CC0 1.0
The flower rush will too swan flower (Latin: Butomus umbellatus) and is called the Genus Butomus as well as the Swanflower family (Butomaceae) assigned.
The most popular varieties of bulrush include the Rosenrot variety (dark pink to red flowers) and the Schneeweißchen variety (pure white flowers).
are their natural habitat Water edges, swamps, fens and river meadowswhile for people it is a beautiful floral decoration on balconies and terraces.
Despite its widespread distribution, it is one of the highly endangered species in Central Europe and is even on the Red List in Germany.
The flower rush is one bee-friendly, herbaceous and non-toxic plantwhich has a growth width of 30 cm to 50 cm and copes well with changing water levels.
structure of the plant
Leaves:
- the shape depends on the water level
- leaves under water: band-shaped diving blades
- leaves above water: triangular and linear (grass-like)
- are divided into leaf sheath and leaf blade
- Leaf sheaths are 2 mm to 12 mm long and have membranous auricles
- Leaf blades are semicircular, rinnig and parallel-veined
- pores (stromata) are located on the leaf blade
Blossoms:
- in the form of a umbellate inflorescence
- are star-shaped and trifoliate single flowers
- Pollinators are hoverflies, bumblebees and bees
- each flower has follicles
Fruit:
- follicleswhich open along their belly seam
- contain the buoyant seeds (wind pollination and water dispersal)
- are light green to brown and 4 mm to 10 mm long
stem:
- is leafless during flowering
- has a zigzag shape
Acquisition and maintenance / care
The rush should either be placed in a plant basket in the pond or the rhizomes of the swan flower should be planted in the bottom of the water. The planting distance should be about 40 cm.
Additional fertilization, as with other pond plants, is not necessary. The flower bulrush does not need any additional care either, since it resistant to pests and diseases is.
If the stock has increased massively, it can be reduced suddenly and easily by cutting off or dividing.
requirements for the pond
The pond standing in the sun or semi-shade should have a Water depth from 10 cm to 30 cm not exceed. In its natural environment, the bulrush grows together with pikeweed, frog spoon and loosestrife, which can also be planted in the pond.
The floor should nutrient-rich, muddy, pH-neutral and rich in humus be so that the flower bulrush can thrive well.
propagation
The swan flower reproduces itself via its creeping rhizomes. If that is not enough for you, then one is too Division or sowing of the rhizomes possible.
wintering
The flower rush is one of the hardy plants, which is why no additional effort is necessary. Above-ground parts die off before winter.
The root balls overwinter in the soil layer and sprout again in spring.
For these and many other pond plants we recommend: