{"product_id":"phragmites-australis-variegatus-marginal-pond-plants-mp091a","title":"Phragmites australis 'Variegatus' (Variegated Common Reed)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhragmites australis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Variegatus' is a variegated common reed with cream-striped leaves. It gives you height and screening fast, and it stays useful right through the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt grows as tall canes with long, arching leaves marked cream and green. In late summer it can make feathery flower plumes. In wet soil it often reaches 1.5 to 2m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s tough. The main job is keeping it contained so it doesn’t bully smaller plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives stronger stems and cleaner variegation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy, wet soil or aquatic compost in a large basket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wet ground to shallow water at the pond edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControl:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sink a solid pot or use a barrier to stop rhizomes running.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut back:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late winter, cut down to the base for fresh spring growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThin older stems in summer if you want a lighter, less dense screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitability for Bog Garden\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis suits bigger bog gardens where you want a backdrop or wind filter. Place it at the back to hide fencing, filters, or the far edge of a liner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn smaller bog gardens, keep it in a solid container and treat it as a single feature clump rather than a spreading reed bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes \u003cem\u003ePhragmites australis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Variegatus' spread?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It spreads by rhizomes, so contain it if space is limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I cut it right back?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Cut it down in late winter and it will reshoot in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it grow in shallow water?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It handles saturated soil and shallow pond margins well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow tall can it get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOften 1.5 to 2m in wet fertile soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Does Phragmites australis 'Variegatus' spread?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes. It spreads by rhizomes, so contain it if space is limited.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Can I cut it right back?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes. Cut it down in late winter and it will reshoot in spring.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Will it grow in shallow water?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes. It handles saturated soil and shallow pond margins well.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How tall can it get?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Often 1.5 to 2m in wet fertile soil.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Lincspplants","offers":[{"title":"7 cm","offer_id":51236419895576,"sku":"MP091A-plug","price":2.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"9 cm","offer_id":51236419928344,"sku":"MP091A-9cm","price":6.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"9cm Potted","offer_id":51236419961112,"sku":"MP091A-9cmpot","price":8.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Ltr","offer_id":51236419993880,"sku":"MP091A-1ltr","price":10.72,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1ltr Potted","offer_id":51236420026648,"sku":"MP091A-1ltrpot","price":12.67,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 Ltr","offer_id":51236420059416,"sku":"MP091A-3ltr","price":19.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"3Ltr Potted","offer_id":51236420092184,"sku":"MP091A-3ltrpot","price":23.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/2075\/9064\/files\/product_7_6_766377ea64bfd2be35f848d5f0f844fe.jpg?v=1765309016","url":"https:\/\/sarracenia.house\/products\/phragmites-australis-variegatus-marginal-pond-plants-mp091a","provider":"Sarracenia House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}