Juncus inflexus – Hard Rush 1 Litre

Description

Juncus inflexus – Hard Rush

Juncus inflexus, commonly known as Hard Rush or Blue Rush, is a striking native marginal plant valued for its upright blue-green stems and strong architectural form. Its rigid clump-forming habit adds height, texture, and year-round structure to pond margins, bog gardens, and natural wetland planting schemes.

The distinctive blue-grey foliage creates a bold contrast amongst softer marginal plants, making Juncus inflexus particularly effective in both contemporary and naturalistic water garden designs. During summer, clusters of small brown flower heads emerge from the stems, adding subtle seasonal interest and texture to the display.

This hardy moisture-loving perennial is excellent for wildlife ponds, providing valuable shelter for insects, amphibians, and other pond creatures around the water’s edge. Its dense upright growth also helps create natural screening and movement within aquatic planting areas.

Easy to grow and highly adaptable, Juncus inflexus thrives in shallow water, damp soils, and boggy conditions. Once established, it is extremely low maintenance and performs reliably year after year in a wide range of pond environments.

Key Features

• Attractive upright blue-green stems
• Excellent architectural marginal plant
• Ideal for pond margins and bog gardens
• Provides year-round structure and texture
• Wildlife-friendly and easy to grow
• Hardy and low maintenance

Planting Information

• Position: Full sun to partial shade
• Planting depth: 0–10cm
• Height: 60–120cm
• Spread: 45–60cm
• Flowering period: June – August
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Hardiness: Fully hardy

Care Advice

Plant in aquatic compost using a marginal basket or directly into consistently moist soil. Position in shallow pond margins or boggy areas where moisture levels remain high throughout the year. Remove old or damaged stems in late winter or early spring to encourage fresh healthy growth.

If you have any questions about this Juncus inflexus – Hard Rush 1 Litre plant and whether it’s the right product for your pond, please contact us and a member of our friendly pond team will be more than happy to answer all of your questions.

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