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Height is often 30 to 60cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt prefers acidic, wet soil and open light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acidic, peaty, wet soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep constantly wet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Little needed beyond removing dead leaves in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDivision:\u003c\/strong\u003e Divide in spring if clumps get too large.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt looks best planted in groups for a strong visual effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitability for Bog Garden\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis suits bog gardens with acidic conditions and natural planting. It works well beside pools and in peat-based bog beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvoid rich fertiliser which encourages coarse growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes \u003cem\u003eEriophorum angustifolium\u003c\/em\u003e need acidic soil?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it prefers acidic peat-like soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the white tufts?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey are cottony seed heads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow tall does it get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAround 30 to 60cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it good for bog gardens?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, especially in acidic, wet conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Does Eriophorum angustifolium need acidic soil?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes, it prefers acidic peat-like soil.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What are the white tufts?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"They are cottony seed heads.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How tall does it get?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Around 30 to 60cm.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is it good for bog gardens?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes, especially in acidic, wet conditions.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Lincspplants","offers":[{"title":"1 \/ 7cm","offer_id":50759632453912,"sku":"MBP035-plug","price":2.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 \/ 9cm","offer_id":50759632486680,"sku":"MBP035-9cm","price":6.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 \/ 9cm Potted","offer_id":50759632519448,"sku":"MBP035-9cmpot","price":8.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 \/ 1Ltr","offer_id":50759632552216,"sku":"MBP035-1ltr","price":10.72,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 \/ 1Ltr Potted","offer_id":50759632584984,"sku":"MBP035-1ltrpot","price":12.67,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 \/ 3Ltr","offer_id":50759632617752,"sku":"MBP035-3ltr","price":19.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 \/ 3Ltr Potted","offer_id":50759632650520,"sku":"MBP035-3ltrpot","price":23.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 \/ 2 x Pot \u0026 2 x Compost","offer_id":51196606873880,"sku":"MBP035-2xpot-2xcompost","price":24.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 \/ 7cm","offer_id":51196606742808,"sku":"MBP035-Plug-3x","price":7.41,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 \/ 9cm","offer_id":51196606775576,"sku":"MBP035-9cm-3x","price":19.38,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 \/ 1Ltr","offer_id":51196606808344,"sku":"MBP035-1Ltr-3x","price":30.55,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 \/ 3Ltr","offer_id":51196606841112,"sku":"MBP035-3Ltr-3x","price":55.58,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/2075\/9064\/files\/Eriophorum-angustifolium.jpg?v=1760467253","url":"https:\/\/sarracenia.house\/products\/eriophorum-angustifolium-cotton-grass-marginal-pond-plants-mbp035","provider":"Sarracenia House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}