Butomus umbellatus 'Schneeweisschen'
A deciduous, rush-like, marginal aquatic perennial, with narrow, twisted mid-green leaves becoming darker when extended. Umbels of cup-shaped, fragrant white flowers are held above the foliage on upright, red-tinted stems up to 1m tall in summer
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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Poorly–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | White | Green | ||
Autumn | Green | |||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Butomaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Submerged, Tufted
- Genus
Butomus are submerged rhizomatous perennials with narrowly strap-shaped leaves and 6-petalled pink flowers held in umbels well above water level
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile mud at pond margins or in water up to 25cm deep, in full sun. See pond plants and bog gardens for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown as soon as ripe or by rhizome division in spring. See pond plants propagation for further advice
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
Pruning
Cut back after flowering
Pests
May be susceptible to water lily aphid
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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