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Arundo donax Aureovariegata

Arundo donax Aureovariegata

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Young plant received in a small bucket, well bushy and beautiful roots. I am waiting for it to take root.

Nadia , 17/10/2020

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A particularly luminous variety of Provence Cane, with culms and leaves that are green with creamy yellow stripes! This perennial forms a giant shrub with upright culms almost 2 m high, bearing long, lanceolate, arching deciduous leaves. This majestic grass resembles tall bamboo or reeds, and forms a highly effective and aesthetic screen at the back of a waterside bed. Variegated varieties like this one are less hardy than the standard species. Thick mulching is recommended outside mild-climate regions. Otherwise, this is a hardy plant that adapts to all cool to damp soils, in full sun.
Flower size
50 cm
Height at maturity
2 m
Spread at maturity
1.50 m
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -9°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Recommended planting time March to June
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Description

The Arundo donax 'Aureovariegata' is a bright variegated form of the giant reed, with foliage and culms remarkably striped with cream-yellow on a green background. This perennial forms a giant clump with erect culms reaching almost 2m (7ft), bearing long deciduous, lanceolate and arching leaves. This majestic grass resembles tall bamboo or reeds and forms very effective and aesthetic screens at the back of a massif near the water. The hardiness of variegated varieties like this one is lower than that of the species. Thick mulching is recommended outside of mild climate regions. Otherwise, it is a robust plant that adapts to all moist to wet soils in full sun.

 

The Provence cane is also known as the giant reed. It is a perennial grass belonging to the large family of Poaceae. Its origins can be traced back to tropical Asia, but it has naturalised in many warm regions, particularly in subtropical climates. This plant is often found in marshes and can grow in various soil types, including sandy, loamy, poor, and limestone soils. The cultivar is a variation of this plant that is highly prized for its size and beautiful, variegated foliage.

 

The Arundo donax 'Aureovariegata', anchored on powerful trailing rhizomes, quickly forms a dense, very erect clump composed of woody and robust culms, reaching 3 to 4 cm (1 to 2in) in diameter. These culms can grow up to 1.8m (6ft) or even 2m (7ft) from the ground, and the base spreads without limit over time, although this variety is less vigorous than the species. This plant has long, segmented stems with leaves resembling corn. The stems and leaves change colour as they mature, from almost white to dark green with white-silver streaks, light green, cream, and finally yellow. The leaves are 40 cm (16 inches) long and 5 cm (2 inches) wide, with rough, sharp edges. The stems have pink reflections when they are young. The leaves come out from the nodes on the stem. They are evergreen in mild climates but deciduous in other regionsThe 'Aureovariegata' giant reed rarely flowers at the end of summer, during long and hot summers. The plant produces long, pyramid-shaped panicles that look like feathers and are green at first but turn reddish-brown as they mature. The plant can be damaged by frost when it is young, but once established, its root system can handle short periods of freezing temperatures around -10°C. 

 

The 'Aureovariegata' giant reed is a beautiful and grand grass perfect for large gardens and contemporary terraces. It is less invasive than other types of reeds but is highly ornamental and deserves a prominent place in any garden. It is best planted in the back of a massif, along a pond, or near a swimming pool as a permanent decoration. However, planting it with other plants can be challenging as it spreads and has a strong personality. It can be paired with hardy banana plants, large yellow-flowering daylilies, or colocasia in an exotic setting. 

  

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Arundo donax Aureovariegata (Flowering) Flowering
Arundo donax Aureovariegata (Foliage) Foliage
Arundo donax Aureovariegata (Plant habit) Plant habit

Flowering

Flower colour insignificant
Flowering time September to October
Inflorescence Panicle

Foliage

Foliage persistence Semi-evergreen
Foliage colour variegated with yellow

Plant habit

Height at maturity 2 m
Spread at maturity 1.50 m
Growth rate fast

Botanical data

Genus

Arundo

Species

donax

Cultivar

Aureovariegata

Family

Poaceae

Product reference877211

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Planting and care

The Arundo donax 'Aureovariegata' plant can grow in wet areas and rich soil and can handle dry periods once it's established. It can grow in different types of soil, such as limestone and clay, as long as the soil is prepared properly. It prefers a sunny or semi-shaded area and needs enough space to spread out. During mild winters, its leaves stay on for a long time. However, because it comes from the Mediterranean, it may not be able to handle cold weather. After 4 to 5 years, it can resist the cold better and handle temperatures as low as -10°C. If the cold weather damages its leaves, new ones can easily grow in the spring. A small piece of its cane, with a dormant bud but without leaves, can create a new plant within a few months. In colder areas, the base must be protected with a layer of dead leaves for the first 3 years. In other regions, when the temperature drops below -10°C, it needs to be protected with a layer of straw about 20cm thick.

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Planting period

Recommended planting time March to June

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Pond edge
Type of use Back of border, Free-standing, Hedge
Hardiness Hardy down to -9°C (USDA zone 8b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 3 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil type Chalky (poor, alkaline and well-drained), Clayey (heavy), Clayey-chalky (heavy and alkaline), Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Moist soil

Care

Pruning instructions At the end of winter, cut back any unsightly culms. In cold regions, prune the canes before winter and protect the base with a thick mulch of dead leaves or straw.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time March to May
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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