Juncus ensifolius (Flying Hedgehogs) marginal pond plant

Price range: £8.60 through £19.80

Juncus ensifolius (Flying Hedgehogs) marginal pond plant

Available in 9cm, 1 litre, 3 litre and 5 litre pots (baskets)

Planting Position: Full sun / Part Shade

Bright green, grass-like foliage is topped with numerous very dark brown seed heads making it an attractive and unusual addition to a pond and giving it it’s common name.

 

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15-30

0-5

Slow

July – August

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November

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Juncus ensifolius (Flying Hedgehogs, Beaver dam plant) marginal pond plant

Juncus ensifolius, also known as Flying Hedgehogs or Beaver Dam Plant, is a compact UK-grown marginal pond plant.
Firstly, it features narrow, upright green leaves and small, dark brown flower clusters that appear in summer.
Moreover, this plant adds texture and structure to pond margins, bog gardens, and damp borders.
Because it’s UK-grown, it’s well-suited to the UK climate and reliably hardy in most garden settings.
In addition, it thrives in moist to wet soils and prefers full sun to partial shade.
Also, it’s ideal for smaller ponds due to its compact growth habit and neat clumping form.
Although it stays small, it makes a strong visual impact when planted in groups or along edges.
To keep it healthy, remove old foliage in early spring and ensure soil stays damp.
Furthermore, Juncus ensifolius is low-maintenance and easy to grow, even for beginner gardeners.
Equally, it supports wildlife by offering cover for amphibians and attracting beneficial insects.
Notably, it grows well with flowering marginals, creating contrast in colour and texture.
Unlike aggressive spreaders, it stays manageable and contained.
Order your UK-grown Juncus ensifolius today and enhance your pond with compact form, wildlife value, and year-round structure!

Little maintenance is required.

Trim just above the water surface after foliage has died back in Autumn to tidy leaving a little material to protect new shoots.

 

Weight 101.0 g
Basket Size

9cm (pack of 3), 1 litre basket, 1 litre (pack of 3), 3 litre basket, 5 litre basket

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