giant reed 'Variegata'
Also known as: variegated giant reed
A robust evergreen grass with strong stems to 2m tall, bearing strap-shaped leaves to 30cm long, striped with white and green. Feathery panicles of small, purplish flowers may appear in late autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- giant reed 'Variegata' (Arundo donax var. versicolor)
- Genus
- Arundo
- Family
- Poaceae
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- Toxicity
- Grass Like
- Plant type
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of giant reed 'Variegata'
Distribution map
Mediterranean
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of giant reed 'Variegata'
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giant reed 'Variegata' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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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