Bloody Dock or Rumex sanguineus Bog Plant
Enhance your water garden with the striking Bloody Dock (Rumex sanguineus). This bog plant features lance-shaped leaves with vibrant red veins, forming an attractive rosette. It thrives in sun to partial shade and is adaptable as an annual or perennial, making it a versatile addition to any aquatic setting. Easy to care for, it adds a splash of color and texture to pond edges or paludariums. Its ornamental foliage is primarily grown for visual appeal, bringing a unique aesthetic to your outdoor pond.
$8.88
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
901
/ 955
#901 in Aquatic Plants
Price vs Category Average
-52%
Below average
Plant Type
Bog Plant
/ Bog Plant
Who it's for
- High Visual Impact
- Culinary and Ornamental Dual Use
- Excellent for Bog Gardens
Who should skip it
- Potential for Aggressive Self-Seeding
- Veining Color Requires Specific Light
- Susceptible to Leaf Miners
Key Specs
Plant Type
Bog Plant
Growth Habit
Rosette-forming
Light Requirement
Medium Light
Aquarium Placement
Marginal
Growth Rate
Moderate
Substrate Requirement
Rooted in Substrate
CO2 Requirement
No CO2 Required
Leaf Color Pattern
Red
Features
- Striking ornamental foliage with bright red veins
- Suitable for water gardens and marginal planting
- Adaptable as an annual or perennial
- Easy to grow in sun or partial shade
- Winter Hardy Pond Marginal Bog Plant
- Adds color and texture to aquatic settings
- Low maintenance plant
- Grown for ornamental foliage
What customers say
Customers generally appreciate the vibrant quality of the Bloody Dock upon arrival, noting that the plants were well packaged and healthy. The primary positive theme centers on the plant's robust nature and its reliable ability to establish quickly in bog or moist garden settings. Some minor concerns occasionally surface regarding size consistency, but the overall consensus highlights the excellent initial health and subsequent successful growth, confirming good value for a specialty bog plant.
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