Giant Reed. Stout stems of arching, green white-striped bamboo-like foliage. Panicles of green to purple spikelets. Max Height 1.8m. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers September to October. Full sun. Not hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Arundo donax var. versicolor
Stout stems of arching, green white-striped bamboo-like foliage. Panicles of green to purple spikelets.
Additional information
| Generic | Arundo |
|---|---|
| Species | donax |
| Varietry | var. versicolor |
| Common Name | Giant Reed |
| Flower Colour | green, purple |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 1.8m |
| Family | Gramineae |
| Spread | 60cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, white |
| Flowers From | September, October |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Not hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border, Specimen |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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