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ARUNDO
Commonly known as Giant reed, Indian grass
Genus of 2 or 3 species of evergreen, rhizomatous, perennial grasses from ditches and riversides from warm-temperate regions of the northern hemisphere.
As with most giant canes or grasses much use has been made historically.
Donax is used for the manufacture of reeds for woodwind instruments. It was used by Egyptians for wrapping the dead and has been used for roofing, the high silica content making it durable. It is also a candidate for use as biofuel though its invasiveness causes problems.
Further Reading....
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EvergreenArching, broadly linear gold and green striped leaves to 60cm (24in) long
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HeightTo 1.5m (5ft) -
SpreadIndefinite
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial
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Ornamental grassesProduces terminal panicles of light green to purple spikelets to 60cm (24in) long
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winterHardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Full sunProtect from strong winds
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Additional Features
Good to knowFor best foliage cut back each year to the base
Pests & DiseasesNone
Place of originSouthern Europe -
HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Soil ConditionsTolerates allAny moist soil
Arundo donax - Growing Guide
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to 1.5m (5ft)
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Buy Varieties of ARUNDO
ARUNDO donax 'Aureovariegata'
Giant reed, Indian grass
golden yellow variegation in the leaves
ARUNDO donax var. versicolor
Giant reed, Indian grass
(syn variegata) - half hardy perennial grass with bamboo-like silver variegated foliage which makes an attractive backdrop to a border or in the cool greenhouse
Gift-wrapping available
£17.50 each
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
