Variegated Reed Sweet Grass | Glyceria maxima variegata
Elegant variegated foliage
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Variegated Reed Sweet Grass
Glyceria maxima variegata
- 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
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, the Variegated Reed Sweet Grass is well-suited to being grown in a pot, provided it is kept in consistently moist or waterlogged soil.
How big does it get?
Variegated Reed Sweet Grass can reach a height of 60-90 cm and spreads vigorously up to 1 metre or more.
How much sunlight does this need?
Variegated Reed Sweet Grass prefers full sun to partial shade.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Variegated Reed Sweet Grass prefers consistently moist or waterlogged soil, ideally in the shallow margins of a pond.
How much watering does this plant need?
The Variegated Reed Sweet Grass thrives in boggy conditions and needs regular watering to maintain a waterlogged soil environment.
Will this plant need pruning?
The Variegated Reed Sweet Grass should be cut back to about 5 cm above the soil level in late autumn before temperatures drop below 5°C.
How hardy is this plant?
Glyceria maxima variegata is fully hardy (H7), withstanding temperatures below -20°C throughout the UK.
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