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Glyceria Maxima Var. Variegata | Variegated Reed Sweet-Grass
Glyceria Maxima Var. Variegata | Variegated Reed Sweet-Grass

Glyceria Maxima Var. Variegata | Variegated Reed Sweet-Grass

SKU: ZPL00002863
3 litre aquatic pot
£34.99 £27.99
Available to order from summer
3 × 9cm pots
£27.99 £22.39 £7.46 each
Available to order from summer
1 litre aquatic pot
£21.99 £17.59
Available to order from summer
3 × 1 litre aquatic pots
£39.99 £31.99 £10.66 each
Available to order from summer
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Overview

An aquatic marginal bog garden perennial reed grass with variegated foliage. Quickly spreading by underground rhizomes to form a generous clump of slender variegated foliage, which often emerges in spring with a pink flush. Then, in midsummer, tall stems appear, and these are topped with open clusters of purple-flushed green spikelets. It's a great option for bog gardens or softening the edges of larger ponds where you want some quick cover.

Specifications

  • Position: full sun or partial shade
  • Soil: reliably moist or boggy soil, or aquatic compost
  • Depth of water: 0-5cm
  • Rate of growth: fast
  • Flowering period: July to August
  • Hardiness: fully hardy

Eventual height & spread

Eventual height and spread

Care guide

To prevent this plant spreading too vigorously, it is advisable to pot it up (using aquatic compost) into a pond basket. Then, lift and divide the plant as necessary. In late winter, pop on a pair of tough gloves, and comb through the plant in late winter to remove any dead foliage.

How your order will arrive

Pots and Packaging
Our 9cm pots are given extra packaging to protect the plant. This extra packaging consists of a recyclable plastic blister pack which is then placed in a cardboard box for delivery.

Preparation
The nursery will ensure the plant is moist while it's waiting to be picked up. Our quality control team waters the plant before packing them where necessary to make sure that the plant is suitably watered for transport. Plants with long delicate stems are secured with canes to prevent damage.

Plant on Arrival
Typically plants are delivered ready to plant and will take some time to settle, grow and look more like the product image above.

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