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Typha latifolia Variegata

Typha latifolia Variegata
Cat tail, Cattail

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More information

Spikes of brown flowers.
Flower size
25 cm
Height at maturity
1.80 m
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -18°C
Soil moisture
Damp soil
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Best planting time March, September
Recommended planting time February to May, September to October
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Description

Typhas invade the banks of lakes and large ponds.

With brown floral spikes and long leaves.

Flowering

Flower colour brown/bronze
Flowering time July to September
Inflorescence Spike
Flower size 25 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour variegated with white

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1.80 m
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Typha

Species

latifolia

Cultivar

Variegata

Family

Typhaceae

Other common names

Cat tail, Cattail

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Planting and care

Plant in rich, waterlogged soil.

Planting period

Best planting time March, September
Recommended planting time February to May, September to October

Intended location

Suitable for Pond edge, Pond
Type of use Border
Hardiness Hardy down to -18°C (USDA zone 7a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 3 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Neutral
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Damp soil, rich and waterlogged

Care

Pruning instructions Typha latifolia Variegata requires very little maintenance. Before the vegetation starts to grow again, around March, prune back the dry leaves and clean up the clump by removing some rhizomes to contain its growth, if necessary. Towards the end of September-October, to prevent seeds from spreading, prune back the dry inflorescences.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time March, September to October
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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