Juncus effusus f. spiralis (Corkscrew Rush) – Evergreen Rush for Pots and Pond Edges (2L Pot)

Architectural evergreen with striking corkscrew foliage, adding bold texture and contemporary structure to gardens and containers.

Juncus effusus f. spiralis, commonly known as corkscrew rush, is a unique evergreen marginal plant prized for its twisted, spiralling green stems that create sculptural interest all year round. The glossy, upright coils form a dense clump, bringing movement and texture to water features, patio containers and modern planting schemes. In summer, small brown flower clusters may appear along the stems, though it is primarily grown for its dramatic foliage form. Typically reaching around 30 to 45cm tall with a similar spread, it makes an excellent statement plant for pots, pond edges, gravel gardens or mixed architectural displays.

This is a wetland plant and among the toughest we sell, provided the soil never dries out. Grow it in a pond margin, a bog bed or a patio pot kept standing in a saucer of water; in an ordinary border it will die once the soil dries. Remove old stems in spring to refresh growth.

Supplied as a strong, well-established plant in a 17cm (2L) pot, professionally grown in peat-free compost at our UK nursery in Yorkshire.

Cultural Information

• Common Name: Corkscrew rush
• Fully Grown Height and Spread: 30 to 45cm x 30 to 45cm
• Growth Habit: Upright, clump-forming, spiralled stems
• Perfect For: Containers, water features, pond edges, gravel gardens, contemporary planting
• Foliage: Evergreen, glossy green, twisted and corkscrew-shaped
• Flowering Time: Summer (small brown clusters)
• Planting Position: Full sun or partial shade
• Soil Type: Permanently moist or wet; pond margins and bog gardens
• Hardiness: Fully hardy
• Maintenance: Low
• Seasonal Interest: Year round
• Type: Evergreen marginal perennial

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