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Rushes (middle deep area)
In the deep area, 27 Sept 2026

Rushes (middle deep area)

Juncus (likely)

A clump of rushes in the deep middle area of the pond. Likely a Juncus (rush); species tbc.

Rushes give dragonfly and damselfly larvae something to climb out on. Most prefer shallow water over the crown, so if it starts to sulk, raise it up on a brick.

Common name
Rushes (middle deep area)
Section
Pond
Spot
Garden
Soil
Aquatic compost (tbc)
Options
Potential

Upright foliage within the pond display. The suitable position depends on confirming the rush species.

From
A mail-order nursery, 2026
Age
About 1 year
Next repot
tbc
Edible
❌ Not for eating.
Hardy
✅ Fully
Garden-centre price
about £5
RHS guide (general, species tbc)

Care & updates

  1. Observation

    Healthy clump of rushes standing in the deeper middle section, with some underwater stems and a little feathery submerged growth around the base.

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