Phalaris picta – Variegated Canary Grass 1 Litre

Description

Phalaris picta – variegated canary grass

Phalaris picta, commonly known as Ribbon Grass, is a striking ornamental marginal plant valued for its elegant variegated foliage and graceful arching habit. Its long green leaves, striped with creamy white, add brightness, texture, and movement to pond margins and damp garden areas throughout the growing season.

This attractive moisture-loving perennial is perfect plant for softening pond edges and creating contrast amongst darker green marginal plants. The foliage catches the light beautifully and provides a fresh, natural appearance that works particularly well in wildlife ponds, contemporary water gardens, and bog planting schemes.

During summer, Phalaris picta produces delicate airy flower heads above the foliage, adding additional height and texture to the display. Its dense growth habit also creates useful shelter for insects and amphibians around the pond edge, helping to support a healthy aquatic environment.

Fast growing and easy to establish, this hardy marginal pond plant performs best in shallow water or consistently moist soil. Its vigorous nature makes it excellent for quickly filling spaces and creating lush pondside planting displays.

Key Features

• Attractive variegated green and cream foliage
• Excellent for adding texture and contrast
• Ideal for pond margins and bog gardens
• Fast growing and easy to establish
• Provides shelter for pond wildlife
• Hardy and low maintenance

Planting Information

• Position: Full sun to partial shade
• Planting depth: 0–10cm
• Height: 60–100cm
• Spread: 45–90cm
• Flowering period: June – August
• Growth rate: Fast
• Hardiness: Fully hardy

Care Advice

Plant in aquatic compost using a marginal basket and position in shallow pond margins or damp soil. Trim back old foliage in late winter or early spring before fresh growth emerges. Due to its vigorous growth habit, divide clumps regularly to maintain shape and prevent overcrowding.

If you have any questions about this Phalaris picta – variegated canary grass pond plant and whether it’s the right product for your pond, please contact us and a member of our friendly pond team will be more than happy to answer all of your questions.

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