Berrybank Nursery, 5 Boggs Holdings, Pencaitland, East Lothian, EH34 5BA
Glyceria maxima var. variegata

Glyceria maxima var. variegata

Common Name: 'Variegated reed sweet-grass'

A robust, vigorous, pondside marginal. The broad leaves are heavily striped cream and are flushed pink when young. It has purplish-green flowering panicles in late summer. H60cm S indefinite.

Care Instructions

Easily grown in any reliably moist, fertile soil or in water up to 15cm deep, in full sun. Divide every few years to prevent congestion. Can be invasive so grow in a basket if you want to limit the spread.

  • Grasses & Bamboos
  • Good for ground cover
  • Good for sun
  • Good for boggy soil
  • Good for clay
  • Purple flowers
  • Good for summer
  • 60cm to 90cm
  • Ground Cover
Plant No: 1185

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