Pond Plants Acorus Gramineus 'Ogon' Potted

Acorus gramineus 'Ogon' is a variegated semi-evergreen plant, often called Slender Sweet Flag or Golden Japanese Rush, that thrives in moist or wet conditions, including pond edges and bog gardens. It features bright yellow and green striped foliage that forms attractive, wide fans.

Key Features

Foliage: Acorus gramineus 'Ogon' has narrow, bright yellow leaves with yellowish-green stripes.

Growth: It's a slow grower, typically reaching a height of 15-30cm (6-12 inches).

Position: Thrives in full sun to part shade.

Soil: Prefers wet or poorly drained soil, including boggy conditions.

Hardiness: It's hardy to at least -20°C (RHS H7).

Flowers: While it does produce flowers, they are not significant.

Care

Pruning: Trim back dead or damaged foliage in early spring.

Pests and Diseases: Generally low maintenance and pest-free.

Maintenance: Trim just above the water surface after foliage has died back in Autumn to tidy, leaving a little material to protect new shoots, according to World of Water Aquatic Centres.

Planting Depth: Can be planted in shallow water (0-5cm) or boggy soil.

Uses

Marginal pond plants: Suitable for the edges of ponds and water features.

Bog gardens: Thrives in boggy or wet soil conditions.

Containers: Can be grown in pots, especially for appreciating the foliage closely.

Ground cover: Slowly spreads to form a dense ground cover over time.

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Next Day Shipping cut off is at Noon/12:00pm

Orders after that time will be processed the next working day

Please Note: Certain ponds, aquariums, all pond plants, and all livestock are excluded from free delivery.

The blue highlighted area on the map below is where we deliver on our own vehicle. Unfortunately, if you are not in one of these postcode zones we are unable to deliver certain items such as plants, small glass items and selective other products.

We offer a few different delivery options depending on the size and value of your order.

Certain orders over £50 qualify for free mainland UK (excludes Northern Ireland, Pond Plants, and livestock) delivery which will arrive within 3-5 working days of the order being processed.

Orders Below £50 in Mainland UK will be charged a standard delivery fee of £5.99.

Pond Plant and Tropical/Marine/Pond Livestock will be charged a delivery fee of £19.99.

Additional Shipping Charges

For any orders that do not include Aquariums, the below is charged:

Next Working Day Parcel Delivery to Mainland UK - £7.99 OR £2.99 if the order is over £50 (excludes Northern Ireland)

Standard Parcel Delivery to Northern Ireland £8.99

Standard Parcel Delivery to Scottish Highlands & Islands £9.99

Standard Parcel Delivery to Jersey & Guernsey £12.99

For all Aquarium, Medium - Extra Large Terrarium/Vivarium/Paludarium deliveries (Excluding biOrbs & Smaller Aquariums), the below is charged:

You must be present for delivery and please check your item before signing for delivery.

A payment link will be sent to you if redelivery is required.

Next Working Day Pallet Delivery - £20

2 Hour Booking Slot Pallet Delivery - £20

Pallet Delivery to Northern Ireland - £45

Saturday and OptiClear 90 & 120 Delivery - £60

Pallet Delivery to Isle of Wight (PO30 and Above) and Scottish Highlands (AB, PH, IV1-36, IV, KW1-14, KY, PA21-41) - £45

Pallet Delivery to the Scottish Isles (KA27-28, PA60-90, ZE, JE, GY, IM, IV40-56, KW15-17, PH42-44, PA20, PA42-49) - £120

Pallet Delivery to Outer Hebrides (HS) - £140

Pond's over 1000 litres will be a curb side pallet delivery.

Aquariums over 125 litre will be a curb side pallet delivery.

The couriers we use are Royal Mail, DX, APC, and UPN.

Standard Delivery

Northern Ireland Standard Delivery

Next Day Delivery

Cut off is Noon/12:00pm

Saturday Delivery

Cut off is Noon/12:00pm

Livestock Delivery

Cut off is Noon/12:00pm

Plant Delivery

Cut off is Noon/12:00pm

Standard Curb Side Pallet Delivery

Cut off is Noon/12:00pm

Next Day Curb Side Pallet Delivery

Cut off is Noon/12:00pm

Saturday Curb Side Pallet Delivery

Cut off is Noon/12:00pm

Northern Ireland Curb Side Pallet Delivery