Arundo Donax Var. Versicolor. Variegated Giant Reed.
Arundo Donax Var. Versicolor, sometimes called the Variegated Giant Reed is a very tall and architectural cane, but is also graceful and very attractive. Bamboo-like hollow stems are upright with brightly variegated foliage. The strap shaped leaves have bold stripes of white and green giving a striking appearance. Up to 30cm long they are alternately arranged with tapered tips and gently droop with a hairy tuft at their base. Flowering in late Summer, upright feathery plumes of small purplish flowers are produced adding extra interest.
Great for providing both a visual and a sound barrier, not growing as high as the green variety but still up to a measurement of around 2m tall. Hardy in most of the UK, stems will go dormant in Winter but most will stay upright. Leaves can be stripped off the canes at this time to give a tidier appearance if desired. In colder regions mulching would be advisable. In Spring old stems can be cut back to promote new growth.
The Arundo Donax clumps rather than runs and it is relatively shallow rooted so it is easier to control than Bamboo whilst also looking lush and exotic.
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ARUNDO DONAX VAR. VERSICOLOR. Variegated Giant Reed.
Latin Name: Arundo Donax Var. Versicolor
Common Name: Variegated Giant Reed. Giant Variegated Mediterannean Rush.
Native to: Mediterannean. North Africa. Middle East. Asia
Hardiness: -5 degrees or lower. Less hardy than the green variety.
Growth Characteristics: Fast growing. Upright dense hollow canes. Boldly striped white and green strap shaped leaves up to 30cm are alternately arranged with tapering tips and a hairy tuft at their base. Grows up to 2m tall. Flowers in late Summer. Shallow rooted. Cut back old growth in Spring to promote new growth. Ideal as a hedge/windbreak/screen.
Sunlight: Full sun.
Exposure: Sheltered from cold drying winds.
Soil: Rich in organic matter, moderately saline.
Moisture: Keep moist.
Feeding: Feed through the active growing season.
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