Phragmites’
FAMILY: Phragmites
USES: Used for its impressive plume display. Provides plenty of movement in the landscape. Used in coastal shoreline areas, as a transitional plant between land and water in a lake, pond or stream. Grows well in planters, containers or pots.
SIZE: Grows 2 – 4m tall with an almost indefinite clumping spread of. Initially fast growing to 1.5m tall. Plants grown in water will grow faster than those in soil.
LOCATION: Full sun and reflected heat to partial shade provided there is sufficient moisture available at all times. Excellent wind resistance.
SOIL: Accepts most soils, preferring an open loamy soil with a pH 5.1 – 8.5, strongly acidic to alkaline. Needs a continually moist soil.
FERTILISER: Apply a slow release 14:14:14 NPK spring and autumn.
WATER: Keep soil moist. Not very drought tolerant. Heavy water requirement. The wetter the roots, the more it thrives.
Wahat Al Sahraa Nurseries, Al Amardi St., Al Khawaneej, P.O. Box 37579, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
