Sweet Flag 'Variegatus'
Sweet Flag 'Variegatus'
Acorus calamus 'Variegatus'
Acorus calamus 'Variegatus'
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- White-spotted leaves give a decorative, light-green appearance.
- Perfect for shore and pond plants in marsh and water features.
- Low maintenance and easy to care for for any gardener.
- Compact growth stays neat without spreading.
- Hardy and reliable for year-round color and structure.
Acorus calamus 'Variegatus' Variegated Sweet Flag captivates with bold, cream-splashed leaves. This hardy perennial forms a low clump and offers variegated foliage and a refreshing presence in wetlands or borders. Its adaptable rhythm adds visual depth to any planting scheme.
Growing to a compact size, it thrives in moist soil and full sun to partial shade, delivering year‑round interest with light-reflecting margins.
Perfect for plant lovers seeking a distinctive, resilient addition to the collection, this variety brings natural charm and proven garden appeal.
Care and Watering
Keep Acorus calamus 'Variegatus' in consistently moist soil with bright, indirect light. Water when the top inch dries, avoiding drought or waterlogged pots. A shallow tray of water helps indoor plants stay evenly moist.
Maintenance
Trim yellowing leaves and divide clumps every 2–3 years to maintain vigor and vibrant variegation.
Location
Grow near ponds or damp borders; outdoors in sun to light shade, indoors in bright rooms with humidity.
Tips
Use a rich, moisture-retentive soil, mulch to conserve moisture, avoid alkaline soils, and check roots for soggy conditions.
Sweet flag 'Variegatus' is a striking aquatic and marsh plant with narrow, yellow-white striped leaves that immediately add ornamental value and structure to any green arrangement. The elegant, vertical growth provides a graphic touch and visual rhythm in combinations.
The variegated leaf pattern creates a beautiful contrast with deeper greens and flowering varieties, ideal for those seeking texture, color accents, and seasonal interest in garden designs.
| Flowering months | |
|---|---|
| Density per m2 | 5 a 7 |
| Max height full grown | 80 cm |
| Standing | Part shade, Full sun |
| Properties | Riparian plant zone 1 |
| Flower color | Brown |
| Leaf color | White, Green |
Delivery costs
| BE € 4,95 | NL € 5,95 |
| DE € 6,95 | FR € 9,95 |
| AT € 14,95 | DK € 16,95 |
| IT € 16,95 | ES € 19,95 |
| SK € 19,95 | CZ € 19,95 |
| SE € 20,95 | IE € 20,95 |
| LU € 20,95 |
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