ARUNDO donax var. versicolor

Commonly known as 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

Further Reading....

Arundo donax - Growing Guide

£16.00 each

Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

2 to 3 Litre

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Evergreen - arching, broadly linear, white-striped leaves to 60cm (24in) long.
Height - 1.8m (6ft), more in mild climates.
Spread - 60cm (24in)
Ornamental grasses - clump-forming, rhizomatous perennial with stout stems
Hardy - cold winter - Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
Full sun - protect from strong winds.
Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - none.
Place of origin - southern Europe.
Flower Shape - Panicles - - terminal panicles of light-green to purple spikelets to 60cm (24in) long
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
Leaf Colour (if not green) - Silver variegated -
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
Spring
Summer
Winter
Soil Conditions - Tolerates all - - thrives in moist conditions.