Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'

Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'

Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'

Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'

Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'

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(Variegated Reed Grass) An elegant grass with tall flower heads, Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam' has flat, arching leaves with a variegated yellow margin that fades to pink tinged white as it ages.

Gives long-lasting garden interest and combines well with many flowering herbaceous plants in a mixed border.

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An elegant grass, Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam' has flat, arching leaves with a variegated yellow margin that fades to pink tinged white as it ages. Handsome pinkish-grey flower heads appear from midsummer and contrast well against the colourful foliage.

Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam' gives long-lasting garden interest and combines well with many flowering herbaceous plants in a mixed border.

Position: Full sun or partial shade.
Soil: Any fertile soil.
Hardiness: Hardy.
Flowering Period: June - August.
Rate of Growth: Moderate.
Habit: Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam' grows to be an upright, clump forming grass.
- Height: 1.5 m (5 ft)
- Spread: 1 m (3 ft)

Pruning: For an attractive architectural display, allow Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam' to stand over winter before cutting back to ground level in early spring.

How Much Sun: Light Shade, Full Sun
Eventual Size: Grass - Medium (1m - 2m), Grass - Large (2m+)
Growing Conditions: Soil: Not Fussy, Soil: Acid, Soil: Alkaline, Soil: Dry/Sandy
Special Features: Flowers in Summer, Foliage - Variegated

Brand BlueBell Nursery

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