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Cape thatching reed, or Cape Rush, is a tufted perennial growing to 125 cm. Best planted in full sun, in a well-drained soil with plenty of air movement. They grow well in irrigated areas, but are adapted to a long dry season, so it is not essential. The plants are probably best planted in early Spring as they need a good watering for the first few months to get the roots established, but thereafter they should survive here with normal rainfall - providing there is some, if not several deep waterings a few weeks apart will help get their roots down.
Male and female flowers are borne on separate plants, the female flowers are protected by brown bracts on the upright leaves. The glossy, bright-green reed stems make a very attractive background for other smaller flowering plants.
Elegia tectorum makes a beautiful cut flower and it is often used in flower arrangements. Traditionally, it was used as a thatching material, as its name suggests (Lat.: tectum = roof).
How to use our online shop
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You can make an order by selecting plants with quantities and putting them in your Shopping Bag.
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By placing an order you are not obligated to purchase the plants online and you will not be asked for any payment at this stage.
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We will confirm prices, availability and delivery/collection dates with you by email.
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Only when all the details of your order are agreed, will we send you an agreed Factura/Invoice and request payment from you.
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Once an order is agreed we require a 50% payment to secure the plants. Plants in the shopping basket are not reserved until an order is placed.
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Availability - the store contains 3 availability categories
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Plants ready for despatch, collection within 14 days
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Plants we have but they are still growing into their containers. These are offered for reservation and will be released once they are ready. An estimated date for their availability is given.
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Plants that we only hold a limited stock of, or only propagate occasionally or on demand. This also includes plants we are going to propagate in the near future.
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Read more on our plant availability and advance orders here