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Restio paniculatus (Paniculate restio)
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1 hour care
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per year
2m
Max height
Max height
5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Restio paniculatus
Other names
Paniculate restio, Calopsis paniculata, Leptocarpus paniculatus, Restio pondoensis
Genus
Restio Restio
Species
R. paniculatus - R. paniculatus is tender, branched, wide-spreading, rhizomatous, evergreen perennial with erect, sometimes purple-spotted, olive green stems arching panicles of brown flower spikelets from summer into autumn.
Restio paniculatus is: Evergreen
Habit
Arching, Clump-forming, Erect
Flower
Brown in Summer; Brown in Autumn
Foliage
Insignificant or absent in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Glasshouse red spider mite , Whitefly Glasshouse red spider mite , Whitefly
General care
Pruning
Remove dead outer stems as needed.
Propagation
Sow seed at 16-18C in spring. Must have a male and female plant to produce viable seed. Divide in spring.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Restio paniculatus (Paniculate restio) will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, City, Coastal, Containers, Low Maintenance, Sub-Tropical, Waterside
Cultivation
Grows best in neutral to acid soil in full sun or partial shade with air movement. In cold areas, plant out after last frosts; lift and pot up in autumn and store in a cool, dry place. Do not allow to dry out. Under glass, grow in ericaceous compost in full light. Water moderately in growth.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Restio paniculatus
Other names
Paniculate restio, Calopsis paniculata, Leptocarpus paniculatus, Restio pondoensis
Genus
Restio Restio
Species
R. paniculatus - R. paniculatus is tender, branched, wide-spreading, rhizomatous, evergreen perennial with erect, sometimes purple-spotted, olive green stems arching panicles of brown flower spikelets from summer into autumn.
Native to
South Africa
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Arching, Clump-forming, Erect
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Colour
Flower
Brown in Summer; Brown in Autumn
Foliage
Insignificant or absent in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Glasshouse red spider mite , Whitefly
General care
Pruning
Remove dead outer stems as needed.
Propagation
Sow seed at 16-18C in spring. Must have a male and female plant to produce viable seed. Divide in spring.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Restio paniculatus (Paniculate restio) will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, City, Coastal, Containers, Low Maintenance, Sub-Tropical, Waterside
Cultivation
Grows best in neutral to acid soil in full sun or partial shade with air movement. In cold areas, plant out after last frosts; lift and pot up in autumn and store in a cool, dry place. Do not allow to dry out. Under glass, grow in ericaceous compost in full light. Water moderately in growth.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8
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