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arundo donax variegata

The exotic appearance of this perennial grass is undeniably impressive. The strong, upright stems reach up to 180cm (70) in height and are draped in variegated ribbon-like foliage with wide cream margins. The Giant Reed, grown for its dramatic foliage and bamboo-like stature, makes an elegant conservatory pot plant. In late summer, Arundo donax 'Variegata' can be grown at the back of moist, sunny borders to add height and architecture. This half-hardy perennial should be lifted and moved to a

The exotic appearance of this perennial grass is undeniably impressive. The strong, upright stems reach up to 180cm (70) in height and are draped in variegated ribbon-like foliage with wide cream margins. The Giant Reed, grown for its dramatic foliage and bamboo-like stature, makes an elegant conservatory pot plant. In late summer, Arundo donax 'Variegata' can be grown at the back of moist, sunny borders to add height and architecture. This half-hardy perennial should be lifted and moved to a

Arundo donax 'Variegata' is a half-hardy perennial grass with variegated, green foliage and wide, pale margins. The Giant Reed's exotic, upright stems stretch to an impressive 1.8m (5'11) when fully grown, making it a dramatic addition to patio containers, well-watered pot plants and the backs of sunny borders. Planting Arundo donax var. versicolor outdoors will entail a little extra maintenance, for the plant should be transferred to a warmer, frost-free environment during the winter months.