Berrybank Nursery, 5 Boggs Holdings, Pencaitland, East Lothian, EH34 5BA

Arundo donax

Common Name: 'Spanish cane'

A bold, architectural grass with wide, drooping, glaucous-blue foliage, and large terminal purplish flower panicles in autumn. Aug-Oct. H200cm S90cm.

Care Instructions

Easy to grow in any soil but prefers moist situations. To encourage flowering cut back stems after their second year. In structure it appears almost like a bamboo and is useful if you want to add a tropical feel to a sheltered town garden or courtyard.

 

  • Grasses & Bamboos
  • Good for sun
  • Good for boggy soil
  • Purple flowers
  • Good for autumn
  • Over 1.2m
Plant No: 292

About Us

Macplants have been growing top-quality perennials and alpines in East Lothian since 1979. We specialise in hardy perennials and grow one of the UK's widest ranges. Of particular note are our collections of Himalayan Blue Poppies (Meconopsis), autumn Gentians, Sanguisorbas, Hostas plus over 50 varieties of perennial Geraniums. 

Our Contacts

Berrybank Nursery,
5 Boggs Holdings,
Pencaitland
East Lothian
EH34 5BA

01875 592871