Variegated Reed Sweet Grass | Glyceria maxima ‘Variegata’

Variegated Reed Sweet-Grass Glyceria maxima ‘Variegata’ – 3 x 9cm Pot

Glyceria maxima Variegata is a vigorous, moisture-loving, rhizomatous perennial grass. When young, its narrow, strap-shaped leaves are often flushed with pink, but are otherwise seen in either cream or green. Its attractive purplish-green flowering panicles bloom in mid to late summer. Glyceria maxima ‘Variegata’ associates particularly well with pondside plants, such as hostas, astilbes, or candelabra primulas.

Characteristics:

• Foliage Colour: cream, green, pink
• Flower Colour: green, purple
• Current Size: 9cm
• Approx. Growth Height: 0.5-1m
• Max. Spread: 2.5m
• Planting Time: spring
• Flowering Time: summer
• Uses: aquatic, bog garden, waterside
• Habit: suckering, spreading
• Exposure: exposed, sheltered
• Hardiness: hardy
• Rate of Growth: average