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Cannomois grandis (Bell reed)
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5m
Max height
Max height
5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Cannomois grandis
Other names
Bell reed, Tall bell reed
Genus
Cannomois Cannomois
Species
C. grandis - C. grandis is a vigorous, variable, evergreen perennial with spreading clumps of thick, erect, reed-like, bright green stems with reddish-brown to reddish-pink sheaths and long, linear, mid- to dark green leaves. Spikes of spherical, glossy, brown flowers bloom on male plants in spring. Spindle-shaped flower spikelets with hard bracts bloom on female plants.
Cannomois grandis is: Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect, Spreading
Flower
Brown in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Glasshouse red spider mite , Whitefly Glasshouse red spider mite , Whitefly
General care
Pruning
Once established, remove oldest stems in spring.
Propagation
Divide in late winter or early spring.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Cannomois grandis (Bell reed) will reach a height of 5m and a spread of 5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, City, Coastal, Containers, Low Maintenance
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained or well-drained, neutral to acid soil in a warm, sheltered, sunny site. Tolerates light shade. Do not allow to dry out. Yellowing stems indicate the need for a high nitrogen feed.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Cannomois grandis
Other names
Bell reed, Tall bell reed
Genus
Cannomois Cannomois
Species
C. grandis - C. grandis is a vigorous, variable, evergreen perennial with spreading clumps of thick, erect, reed-like, bright green stems with reddish-brown to reddish-pink sheaths and long, linear, mid- to dark green leaves. Spikes of spherical, glossy, brown flowers bloom on male plants in spring. Spindle-shaped flower spikelets with hard bracts bloom on female plants.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect, Spreading
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Colour
Flower
Brown in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Glasshouse red spider mite , Whitefly
General care
Pruning
Once established, remove oldest stems in spring.
Propagation
Divide in late winter or early spring.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Cannomois grandis (Bell reed) will reach a height of 5m and a spread of 5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, City, Coastal, Containers, Low Maintenance
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained or well-drained, neutral to acid soil in a warm, sheltered, sunny site. Tolerates light shade. Do not allow to dry out. Yellowing stems indicate the need for a high nitrogen feed.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9
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