Overview

Arundo donax 'Versicolor' or 'Variegata' is a plant with a tufted habit in the genus Arundo, part of the Poaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Arundo donax 'Versicolor' or 'Variegata' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include foliage effect and informal screens and dividers.

About

Arundo donax 'Versicolor' or 'Variegata' is a tufted, deciduous cultivar of the Arundo genus in the Poaceae family. It thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect with moist but well-drained, neutral loam soil. Hardy to UK zone H4, this cultivar is suitable for creating foliage effects and informal screens or dividers in the garden. Established clumps can be propagated by lifting and dividing in spring.

About the genus

Arundo is a genus of stout, perennial plants in the grass family.

Wikipedia contributors, "Arundo", CC BY-SA 4.0 — Arundo

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Arundo

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H4

Plant details

Arundo donax 'Versicolor' or 'Variegata' size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Tufted

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Foliage Effect, Informal Screens and Dividers

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Arundo donax 'Versicolor' or 'Variegata'

Propagation

Lift and divide established clumps in spring

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions