giant reed
Also known as: distaff cane; great reed; reed grass; Spanish cane; vineyard cane; water reed
A deciduous rhizomatous perennial, forming spreading clumps of bamboo-like stems to 5m, with arching, strap-shaped blue-green leaves and large terminal purplish flower panicles
Scientific classification
- Species
- giant reed (Arundo donax)
- Genus
- Arundo
- Family
- Poaceae
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- Toxicity
- Grass Like
- Plant type
- 4-8 metres
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Tufted
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of giant reed
Distribution map
Mediterranean
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of giant reed
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giant reed care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
Pruning
PruningLeaves can be cut off when they die back in late autumn
Propagation
PropagationPlease see cultivation notes
Growing
GrowingThis plant is listed on Schedule 9 of the UK Wildlife & Countryside Act (Northern Ireland) as an invasive non-native species. Although not banned from sale, it is an offence to plant or cause these to grow in the wild IN NORTHERN IRELAND. Gardeners possessing them should undertake measures to control them. See RHS advice on invasive non-native species for further information
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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