{"product_id":"sparganium-erectum-branched-bur-reed-marginal-plant","title":"Sparganium?erectum | Branched bur-reed | Marginal Plant","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMarginal Plant - submerge slightly\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePlant in sun or partial shade in wet soil or water\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eA bright and versatile accent plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLow maintenance and beneficial to wildlife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBranched Bur-reed has long, strap-like, bright green emergent leaves that create a lush, architectural appearance. Its most notable features are the unique spherical flower heads – male flowers above female ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are followed in summer by spiky, bur-like green fruit clusters that persist into autumn, providing visual interest. It offers excellent cover for wildlife, including waterfowl, small mammals, and fish fry, and its seeds are a food source for some birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA vigorous native plant, it is fully hardy and requires little maintenance once established, though it can spread rapidly in ideal conditions, contributing to bank stabilization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest suited for larger ponds, ditches, and slow-moving natural waterways, preferring full sun and shallow water up to 30cm (12 inches) deep. Its robust nature helps in creating naturalistic wetland habitats.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anglo Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"3 Litre Pot","offer_id":46230046671023,"sku":"SPAERE3","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"9 cm Pot - Pack of 3","offer_id":46230046703791,"sku":"SPAERE9I3","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/2991\/4287\/files\/mini-Sparganium_erectum_flower_98835161-4880-419b-866a-fc5fefdd13be.webp?v=1763384571","url":"https:\/\/planters.co.uk\/products\/sparganium-erectum-branched-bur-reed-marginal-plant","provider":"Planters.co.uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}