Phalaris arundinacea Picta
Phalaris arundinacea Picta
Phalaris arundinacea Picta
Phalaris arundinacea Picta
Reed Canary Grass
Very small and in poor health. To be reviewed in the spring.
francis, 21/09/2023
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Description
Phalaris arundinacea 'Picta', also known as Variegated Reed Canary Grass, is a spreading perennial plant that grows along riverbanks or on the edges of ponds. This tall grass with broad, striped leaves vertically striped in white resembles reeds. It produces large, feathery inflorescences from spring to summer. It is a bright, somewhat wild, and astonishing plant.
Phalaris arundinacea belongs to the Poaceae family and is native to the entire Northern Hemisphere. 'Picta' is a variegated form. This ornamental grass can reach 60cm (24in) in height and theoretically spreads indefinitely. It forms small clumps of narrow basal leaves, 60cm (24in) long, from which thin, erect stems emerge from June to September. These stems can reach a height of 120 to 150cm (47 to 59in) and are topped with feathery inflorescences of tiny flowers that turn silver when mature. The flowers form elongated, spreading panicles (5 to 25 cm (2 to 10in)) that are initially greenish-white and then become whitish to purplish. The above-ground part of the plant is green, while its black rhizomes are long and creeping, capable of penetrating very hard soils.
'Picta' is fully hardy. It can grow in any garden soil that does not dry out too much in summer. Despite its preference for moist areas, this plant can withstand long periods of drought. The faded inflorescences add charm to the winter scenery around ponds. As a sculptural and ornamental plant, Phalaris arundinacea 'Picta' has a spreading rhizome that is useful for vegetating the banks of a natural pond or a large body of water. It is also appreciated for its ability to stabilise soil around water sources, making it suitable for use in water treatment systems. According to certain studies, Reed Canary Grass can improve soil quality and biodiversity in the areas where it is grown.
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Phalaris
arundinacea
Picta
Poaceae
Reed Canary Grass
Cultivar or hybrid
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Cette plante peut entraîner des symptômes allergiques.
Evitez de la planter si vous ou vos proches souffrez de rhinite saisonnière ("rhume des foins").
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Planting and care
'Picta' is fully hardy. It grows in any garden soil that does not dry out too much in summer. You can plant it in full sun or partial shade. It prefers soils rich in nutrients with a neutral to slightly acidic pH. Despite its preference for moist areas, this plant can tolerate long periods of drought. Plant the rootstock in moist, non-submerged soil or even in mud, submerged under 30cm (12in) of water. To prevent Phalaris arundinacea from becoming invasive, it can be planted in baskets measuring 34x35cm (13x14in), which should be partially submerged. Trim the faded inflorescences, or leave them in place, as they will add charm to the winter decor of the pond.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.