Arundo donax 'Ely' - 60-80 CM C7.5

Description
With its white-green leaf colouring, the Giant Reed 'Ely' (Arundo donax) is a decorative design element in the garden, which also stands out with its upright and runner-forming growth. The white flower plumes adorn this grass from summer onwards. It feels most at home in a sunny location with preferably sandy, loamy, moist to wet soil. In favourable conditions, this hardy grass reaches a height of approx. 1.6 m and grows up to 1.2 m wide.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of the Giant Reed 'Ely's are white-green, linear.

Spread
Southern Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Giant Reed 'Ely' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, stoloniferous.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Planting partner
The Giant Reed 'Ely' sets beautiful accents together with: Large garden water-east, bog sage.

Care
This plant should not be cut back in autumn, as it looks pretty in winter, or the dead plant parts serve as winter protection. Only prune in spring before new shoots appear.

Flower
The white flowers appear from August to October.

Use
Solitary, group planting, pond edge, stream course