Variegated Reed Sweet Grass | Glyceria maxima variegata
The Highlights
- A vigorous foliage plant which produces attractive pink-red striped leaves in spring, which mature to yellow and white later in the year
- Summer flowering from June to August with purple or green pannicles
- A hardy marginal perennial plant ideal for the edges of ponds, streams or any wet ground
- Resistant to pests and diseases
- A colourful addition to wildlife or water gardens
- Provides shelter and perching places for pond wildlife
The Highlights
- A vigorous foliage plant which produces attractive pink-red striped leaves in spring, which mature to yellow and white later in the year
- Summer flowering from June to August with purple or green pannicles
- A hardy marginal perennial plant ideal for the edges of ponds, streams or any wet ground
- Resistant to pests and diseases
- A colourful addition to wildlife or water gardens
- Provides shelter and perching places for pond wildlife
Care Guide
Excellent pest and disease resistance
Generally pest and disease free. MORE
Grow in water
Needs a permanently wet soil - do not allow soil to dry out, watering well if planted in a border. Can grow in water up to 15cm deep.
Full sun to partial shade
Grows best in full sun but will be fine with some partial shade
Any wet, poorly drained soil
Any permanently moist or waterlogged soil - loam or clay are ideal.
Feeding not required
No need to feed - this plant gets all the nutrients it needs from pond water or soil. ?v=1613300718
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Planting Calendar
- Best time to plant
- Harvest
- Flower