{"product_id":"variegated-reed-arundo-donax","title":"Variegated Giant Reed (Arundo donax var. versicolor)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eArundo donax\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003eversicolor\u003c\/em\u003e (Mill.) Stokes 〔\u003cem\u003eArundo donax\u003c\/em\u003e 'Variegata'〕\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAliases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Variegated Reed, Striped Giant Reed, Ribbon Grass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Poaceae, Arundo genus · Perennial tall rhizomatous herb \/ Hygrophyte and shallow water ornamental plant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1. Variety Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ybc-ul-component\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Morphology:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features thick, creeping underground rhizomes; aerial stems are clustered and erect, 2–4 (up to 5) m tall, 1–2 cm in diameter, with white waxy powder at nodes; leaves are alternate and long-lanceolate, 30–60 cm long, 2–5 cm wide. \u003cstrong\u003eThe green leaf surface features striking longitudinal creamy white or pale yellow wide stripes (variegation)\u003c\/strong\u003e; leaf margins are rough. Large terminal panicles are pale purplish-brown to yellowish-brown (blooming August–October, often sterile or with non-viable seeds—landscape seedlings mainly rely on vegetative propagation).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifference from the Parent Species:\u003c\/strong\u003e The original species (Green Giant Reed) has entirely green leaves. The variegated variety is primarily grown for its foliage, is slightly shorter than the parent species, and its stripes become more vivid under strong light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Performance:\u003c\/strong\u003e New spring leaves are emerald green with white edges → stems and leaves are upright with clear stripes in summer and autumn → upper parts gradually turn yellowish-brown after frost → aerial parts wither in winter while underground rhizomes overwinter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2. Ecological Habits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ybc-ul-component\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Level Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for riverbanks, lakeside wetlands, and shallow water areas; thrives in \u003cstrong\u003esaturated moist mud to shallow water depths of 10–30 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e (can tolerate up to 50 cm for short periods). It also withstands brief shallow flooding and seasonal wet-dry cycles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light-loving; stripes are vivid and stems are thick under full sun. It can tolerate light partial shade, but excessive shade causes white stripes to narrow or even revert to green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly adaptable to soil types; prefers loose, fertile, moisture-retentive clay loam, marsh soil, or silty soil in still water. Tolerates some salinity and poor soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Optimal growth temperature is 15–30°C; underground rhizomes can tolerate -10 to -15°C (if mud does not freeze) during winter. Safe for open-field cultivation in Central and East China; in North China, root protection or annual replanting may be necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e3. Engineering Application Scenarios\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ybc-ul-component\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtificial Lakes\/River Revetments:\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted at the edges of large water surfaces or on gentle slopes, the tall, clustered variegated foliage acts as an excellent background screen, softening shorelines and adding vertical landscape layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWetland Parks\/Aquatic Landscapes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pairs well with Purple Loosestrife, Sweet Flag, and Lotus at varying heights to create natural, wild aquatic plant communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening:\u003c\/strong\u003e Due to its height and rapid growth, it is often used to hide revetment pipes, pump stations, or simple facilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e4. Quality Indicators (Example - Large Emergent Seedling)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAge \/ Form\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1–2 year old division seedling \/ Nutrient pot seedling (Recommended)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight (H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5–2.5 m (as background) \/ 1.0–1.5 m (can be pruned to 60–80 cm before shipping)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiameter \/ Tillering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≥ 3–5 stems per cluster, rhizomes thick and rot-free\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContainer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePot diameter 15–20 cm \/ 20–25 cm, fully developed root system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuality Requirements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVivid leaf stripes, free of pests and diseases, vigorous growth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e5. Planting and Maintenance Key Points\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ybc-ul-component\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best from before spring budding until early summer; container seedlings can be planted year-round as long as the ground is not frozen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e After withering in winter, cut the aerial parts down to 10 cm above the base to promote tidy new growth the following year. If pure green branches appear during the growing season, remove them from the base promptly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ybc-li-component ybc-li-component_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ybc-li-component__dot-wp\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and Fertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e High water demand during peak growth; maintain shallow water or saturation. Apply a small amount of compound fertilizer or urea every 1–2 months to promote lush foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Autumn Field Nursery Base","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45188591747181,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/1727\/7293\/files\/variegated-reed-arundo-donax.png?v=1781401830","url":"https:\/\/virturaintl.com\/products\/variegated-reed","provider":"Autumn Field Nursery Base","version":"1.0","type":"link"}