Giant Reed. Stout stems of arching, green bamboo-like foliage. Panicles of green to purple spikelets. Max Height 4m to 5m. Max Spread 1.4m. Flowers September to October. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Arundo donax
Stout stems of arching, green bamboo-like foliage. Panicles of green to purple spikelets.
Additional information
| Generic | Arundo |
|---|---|
| Species | donax |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Giant Reed |
| Flower Colour | green, purple |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 4m, 5m |
| Family | Gramineae |
| Spread | 1.4m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | September, October |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border, Specimen |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
| Propagation |
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