{"product_id":"acorus-calamus","title":"Acorus calamus","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSweet Flag\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"417\"\u003eThis tall waterside perennial features long, narrow leaves that can easily be mistaken for those of \u003cem data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"118\"\u003eIris pseudacorus - \u003c\/em\u003euntil its sweetly scented rhizome gives it away. When crushed, the leaves release a fresh, citrusy orange fragrance. In summer, it produces small, horn-shaped green flowers that gradually turn brown. Introduced in the 16th century, it was once widely used as a pleasantly fragrant floor covering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"707\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eAn excellent architectural marginal plant for ponds, it provides a strong backdrop for more decorative species. It also supports wildlife, offering sturdy stems for emerging dragonfly nymphs to climb as they leave the water. It thrives in full sun but is equally content growing in shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePosition:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull sun or partial shade\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting depth:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAny poorly drained clay, sand or loam to an inch below water level\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowth rate:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModerate\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeason of Interest:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The leaves are beautiful; insignificant brown flower-spikes in summer\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardiness:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtremely hardy\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e39” (1m) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpread:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 20” (50cm) in 5-10 years (can get taller in wet conditions)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAquatic pot and compost variations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquatic plants come in a variety of pot and compost variations that have different benefits for planting and growing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePot | AQ9cm (Aquatic Compost)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePot must be removed and plant should be planted directly into soil or margins \u003cstrong\u003eabove or below the water line\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePot | 9cm (Regular Compost)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePot must be removed and plant should be planted directly into soil or margins \u003cstrong\u003eabove the water line\u003c\/strong\u003e. Cannot be planted directly into soil below the water line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMesh Pot (Aquatic Compost)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePot can be removed and plant can be planted directly into soil or margins \u003cstrong\u003eabove or below the water line\u003c\/strong\u003e. Pot and plant can also be placed directly into water to be container grown, but will still need repotting in time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Future Forests","offers":[{"title":"Pot | AQ9cm \/ Young Plant","offer_id":53681582932295,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/2750\/6590\/files\/Acoruscalamus3.jpg?v=1775829820","url":"https:\/\/futureforests.ie\/en-gb\/products\/acorus-calamus","provider":"Future Forests","version":"1.0","type":"link"}