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Beginner
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0.5m
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1m
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2-5 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Other names: Variegated feather reed grass
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Genus: Calamagrostis
Variety or cultivar: 'Overdam' _ 'Overdam' is a grass with flat, arching variagated leaves, and light cream panicles that fade to pale-brown.
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam' is: Deciduous
Flower: Brown, Cream, Insignificant or absent in Summer
Foliage: Green in Summer
Habit: Clump-forming
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam' (Variegated feather reed grass) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: City, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Architectural, Prairie planting, Foliage only
Cultivation: Plant in any well-drained fertile soil.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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South, East, West |
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Exposed, Sheltered |
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Hardy (H4) |
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Comment from
Anne Clarke
My 4 year old clumps of calamagrostis acutiflora have changed this year. The first 3 years the panicles were stiff, upright and golden straw coloured. This year they are feathery with a pink/purple hue. There are a few golden panicles in some of the clumps. Can you explain please.
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- Posted: Fri. 8th July 2011 09:19
- Last reply: Mon. 11th July 2011 22:48
Comment from
Nicola
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam' (Variegated feather reed grass) has been used in The Daily Telegraph for Chelsea Flower Show 2009.
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- Posted: Sun. 17th May 2009 20:46
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