{"product_id":"phragmites-karka-variegata-marginal-pond-plants-mp091b","title":"Phragmites karka 'Variegatus' (Variegated Tropical Reed)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhragmites karka\u003c\/em\u003e 'Variegatus' is a variegated reed with striped leaves and tall upright growth. It is used as a bold architectural plant for large wet gardens and pond edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt forms tall canes with long leaves marked cream and green. In warm summers it may produce feathery plumes. Height can exceed 2m in rich wet soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt spreads by rhizomes, so containment is essential in garden settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wet soil or aquatic compost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boggy ground or shallow margins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControl:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow in a solid container sunk into the ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut back:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut stems down in late winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck regularly for runners escaping beyond the container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitability for Bog Garden\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis suits large bog gardens as a screening and background plant. It is too vigorous for small beds unless strictly contained.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse it to create height behind flowering marginals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes \u003cem\u003ePhragmites karka\u003c\/em\u003e 'Variegatus' spread?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it spreads by rhizomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow tall does it grow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOften over 2m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it grow in shallow water?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, in wet soil and shallow margins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I control it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse a solid container to contain the roots.\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 karka 'Variegatus' spread?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes, it spreads by rhizomes.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How tall does it grow?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Often over 2m.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Can it grow in shallow water?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes, in wet soil and shallow margins.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How do I control it?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Use a solid container to contain the roots.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Lincspplants","offers":[{"title":"7 cm","offer_id":51236354228504,"sku":"MP091B-plug","price":2.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"9 cm","offer_id":51236354261272,"sku":"MP091B-9cm","price":6.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"9cm Potted","offer_id":51236354294040,"sku":"MP091B-9cmpot","price":8.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Ltr","offer_id":51236354326808,"sku":"MP091B-1ltr","price":10.72,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1ltr Potted","offer_id":51236354359576,"sku":"MP091B-1ltrpot","price":12.67,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 Ltr","offer_id":51236354392344,"sku":"MP091B-3ltr","price":19.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"3Ltr Potted","offer_id":51236354425112,"sku":"MP091B-3ltrpot","price":23.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/2075\/9064\/files\/product_2_1_21ff69e9e4e52561ebd1bfd57a9f821d.jpg?v=1765308974","url":"https:\/\/sarracenia.house\/products\/phragmites-karka-variegata-marginal-pond-plants-mp091b","provider":"Sarracenia House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}