Calamagrostis arundinacea - P11

Description
With its blue-green leaf colouring, the Reed grass (Calamagrostis arundinacea) is a decorative design element in the garden, which also stands out with its upright and clump-forming growth. The light brown panicles of flowers adorn this grass from summer onwards. It feels most at home in a sunny to semi-shady location with sandy, loose, nutrient-rich soil that is as well-drained as possible. Under favourable conditions, this grass reaches a height of approx. 1.5 m and grows up to 80 cm wide.

Bulletpoints
* Attractive flower panicles

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Reed grasss are blue-green, linear.

Growth
Upright, clump-forming.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

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

Flower
The light brown flowers of Reed grass appear in panicles from June to July.

Use
Solitary, group planting, rock garden, cottage garden, pond edge