Gardener’s Garters

A grassy perennial with narrow variegated foliage that is boldly striped with white, pale and dark green and pinkish-white flower heads throughout summer. Commonly known as Gardener's Garters, Phalaris arundinacea var. picta has a vigorous habit and benefits a from plenty of space to spread. Spectacular in large drifts at the edge of lakes and sizeable ponds.

Position: Full Sun to Part Shade
Planting depth: Damp soil to 15cm (6’’) below water level.
Growth rate: Fast
Flowering Period: July to September
Hardiness: Hardy
Size: Height: 30cm (12"). Spread: 120cm (48")

Aquatic pot and compost variations

Aquatic plants come in a variety of pot and compost variations that have different benefits for planting and growing.

Mesh Pot | (Aquatic Compost)
Pot can be removed and plant can be planted directly into soil or margins above or below the water line. Pot and plant can also be placed directly into water to be container grown, but will still need repotting in time.

Pot | AQ (Aquatic Compost)
Pot must be removed and plant should be planted directly into soil or margins above or below the water line.

Pot | (Regular Compost)
Pot must be removed and plant should be planted directly into soil or margins above the water line. Cannot be planted directly into soil below the water line.