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    ARUNDO donax 'Aureovariegata'
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    ARUNDO donax 'Aureovariegata'

    Commonly known as Giant reed, Indian grass

    Golden yellow variegation in the leaves
     
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    • Pests & Diseases
      None
    • Place of origin
      Southern Europe
    • Evergreen
      Arching, broadly linear leaves to 60cm (24in) long
    • Panicles
      Terminal panicles of light-green to purple spikelets to 60cm (24in) long
    • Border
      Suitable for the back of a large border
    • Frost hardy (down to -5)
    • Gold/yellow
    • Height
      1.8m (6ft), more in mild climates
    • Spread
      60cm (24in)
    • Ornamental grasses
      Clump-forming, rhizomatous perennial with stout stems
    • Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
      Hardy 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)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
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    • Tolerates all
      Thrives in moist conditions
    • Full sun
      Protect from strong winds
    • Mature Size
      1.8m (6ft), more in mild climates
      Ornamental Grass - guide for size not form Average Person
        60cm (24in)
       
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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    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.
    0.9 kg
    £6.00
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    £13.00
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    £25.00
    Vermin & Pest Control
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    500 ml
    £8.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries. It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
    200g sachet
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