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Golden Delight Japanese Sweet Flag Ornamental Grasses (Acorus Gramineus Golden Delight)

Golden Delight Japanese Sweet Flag is a striking ornamental grass with vibrant, golden yellow foliage that brightens up any garden.
  • Medium Growth Rate
  • Yellow Flowers
  • Evergreen
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  • Planting Conditions: Golden Delight thrives in moist to wet soil and can even tolerate shallow water, making it an ideal addition to damp areas, such as pond margins or boggy spots. It prefers rich, loamy, or clay soils, but it can adapt to various soil types as long as they are kept consistently moist. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade. In sunnier spots, the golden-yellow variegation of the leaves is at its most vibrant, although it can tolerate partial shade, especially in hotter climates, where some shade can help prevent the foliage from scorching.
  • Growth Rate: Golden Delight Japanese Sweet Flag has a moderate growth rate, forming compact clumps that gradually spread over time.
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Golden Delight Japanese Sweet Flag Ornamental Grasses Pot Grown 2L
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Golden Delight Japanese Sweet Flag Ornamental Grasses Description

Golden Delight Japanese Sweet Flag is an elegant and compact ornamental grass known for its striking golden yellow variegated foliage. This low growing, clump forming plant is perfect for brightening up damp or shaded areas in the garden, such as pond edges, water gardens, or boggy borders. Its vibrant leaves create a striking contrast with other plants, making it an excellent choice for adding colour and texture to wetland gardens or alongside water features.

Pruning Advice

Golden Delight Japanese Sweet Flag is very low maintenance, but light pruning will help to keep the plant tidy and promote fresh growth.

Cut back dead or damaged foliage in late winter or early spring before the new growing season begins. This will ensure a tidy appearance and allow new shoots to emerge.

If the plant begins to spread too much or becomes overcrowded, it can be divided every few years, in early spring or autumn, to maintain its shape and encourage vigorous new growth.

During the growing season, remove any spent flower spikes or damaged leaves to maintain a clean, healthy appearance. Pruning is especially beneficial to prevent the plant from becoming too leggy or overgrown.

Further Information

Vibrant Foliage: The golden yellow variegation provides a beautiful splash of colour, particularly in damp, shaded, or woodland areas. The colour is most intense in full sun, but the plant retains its appeal in partial shade as well.

Low Maintenance: Once established, Golden Delight requires minimal care, making it an excellent choice for gardeners seeking a low maintenance addition to their landscape. Its clump forming growth habit means it does not become invasive.

Wildlife Friendly: Though the flowers are small and not particularly showy, the plant can attract beneficial insects and pollinators, contributing to a healthier garden ecosystem.

Versatile: Ideal for damp garden spots, water features, or as a ground cover, this plant also works well in containers or along the edges of ponds. Its compact size makes it a great option for smaller spaces or for creating a soft, natural border in wet areas.

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Free delivery is available on most orders (except Premium Products) providing they meet the minimum spend criteria for the size of box or pallet. Pallet deliveries and large box deliveries for tall plants are indicated by icons on the product table listings. Delivery costs and minimum order details for each packaging type are as follows:

* Standard Sized Boxes (Bare root up to 1.2m tall & pots up to 7.5L) | Free UK Mainland Delivery for orders over £100 | or £7.99 charge.

* Tall Sized Boxes (Bare roots 1.2m & over) | Free UK Mainland Delivery for orders over £100 | or £14.99 charge.

* Pallets (Root balls, large pots 10L+, trees etc | Free UK Mainland Delivery for orders over £350 | or £60 charge.

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