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Flowers are small and usually tucked in, so foliage does the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt likes wet soil and shallow water and stays best-looking with consistent moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wet soil or aquatic compost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saturated soil to shallow margins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDivision:\u003c\/strong\u003e Divide in spring to control size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTidy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove damaged leaves in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn very rich compost it can grow lush and floppy, so avoid overfeeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitability for Bog Garden\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis suits bog gardens and pond edges where you want height without dense shade. It works well behind flowering plants like irises and lobelias.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn smaller bogs, keep it in a basket to limit spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow tall does \u003cem\u003eAcorus calamus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Variegatus' get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOften 60 to 100cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it grow in water?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, in shallow water or very wet soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it spread?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt forms clumps that can expand, so divide to manage size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the foliage scented?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeaves can have a scent when crushed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How tall does Acorus calamus 'Variegatus' get?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Often 60 to 100cm.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Can it grow in water?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes, in shallow water or very wet soil.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Does it spread?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"It forms clumps that can expand, so divide to manage size.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is the foliage scented?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Leaves can have a scent when crushed.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Lincspplants","offers":[{"title":"1 \/ 7cm","offer_id":50759613481240,"sku":"MP002-plug","price":2.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 \/ 9cm","offer_id":50759613514008,"sku":"MP002-9cm","price":6.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 \/ 9cm Potted","offer_id":50759613546776,"sku":"MP002-9cmpot","price":8.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 \/ 1Ltr","offer_id":50759613579544,"sku":"MP002-1ltr","price":10.72,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 \/ 1Ltr Potted","offer_id":50759613612312,"sku":"MP002-1ltrpot","price":12.67,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 \/ 3Ltr","offer_id":50759613645080,"sku":"MP002-3ltr","price":19.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 \/ 3Ltr Potted","offer_id":50759613677848,"sku":"MP002-3ltrpot","price":23.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 \/ 2 x Pot \u0026 2 x Compost","offer_id":51666063720728,"sku":"MP002-2xpot-2xcompost","price":24.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 \/ 7cm","offer_id":51195402551576,"sku":"MP002-Plug-3x","price":7.41,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 \/ 9cm","offer_id":51195402584344,"sku":"MP002-9cm-3x","price":19.38,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 \/ 1Ltr","offer_id":51195402617112,"sku":"MP002-1Ltr-3x","price":30.55,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 \/ 3Ltr","offer_id":51195402649880,"sku":"MP002-3Ltr-3x","price":55.58,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/2075\/9064\/files\/Acorus-calamus-Variegated-scaled.jpg?v=1760467101","url":"https:\/\/sarracenia.house\/products\/acorus-calamus-variegated-sweet-flag-marginal-pond-plants-mp002","provider":"Sarracenia House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}