True bulrush (Scirpus/Schoenoplectus lacustris)

Scirpus lacustris (Common club-rush/Common bulrush) is the true native bulrush as opposed to the Reedmaces with the cigar-shaped seed heads.  An elegant tall dark green native rush with dark chocolate coloured seed heads from June to August.  Provides a good shelter for birds when planted in large areas but not recommended for small ponds as can be vigorous.Height: 100 – 120cmPlanting position: Pond marginal plant up to 40cm in full sun or partial shadeForm:  9cm potsRecommended basket size min./ideal: 3.5 litre round/5 litre square(Recommended basket sizes are for potting up 9cm (0.5 litre) plants only as these are supplied in solid pots.  Larger sized plants are already in aquatic baskets so can go straight in the pond, however they may need potting up or splitting at some point)