Where should I plant the Chinese reed 'Eulalia'?
Like most of the others sorts The Chinese reed 'Eulalia' also prefers a sunny to partially shaded area Location. It is suitable both as a solitary plant and for planting beds, but also thrives very well on the edge of a garden pond. You can even make one with this Chinese reed hedge plant it or use it as a Privacy screen to use.
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How big does the Chinese reed 'Eulalia' get?
The Chinese reed 'Eulalia' is one of the small to medium-sized varieties, it is about 1.3 to 1.6 meters high. Its leaves are narrow, very filigree and nicely overhanging. In autumn they turn bronze. The reeds are like that too in the winter very decorative.
Does this reed need a root barrier?
'Eulalia' is one of the clumpy growing Chinese reed varieties, so it does not form long root runners (rhizomes). So you don't have to do one for this reed Root lock invest. That makes work easier at plants clear.
How do I care for this Chinese reed?
Of the Care needs from 'Eulalia' is classified as low with medium. However, it does need water regularly. Depending on how moist the soil is, you should adjust your watering behavior and not let the root ball dry out completely. For a good supply of nutrients, you can enrich the soil with peat or ripe compost.
The essentials in brief:
- small to medium-sized variety
- perennial
- rather low need for care
- Location: sunny to partially shaded, stand alone or at the edge of a pond
- prefers well drained humus soil
- suitable for planting a hedge
- maximum height: approx. 1.6 m
- clumpy growth, none Root lock necessary
- decorative autumn colors
- Leaves: green and narrow
- Flower: white
- Flowering period: August to September, but flowers rarely
Tips
The Chinese reed convinces not only with its filigree flower fronds but also with a very decorative autumn color.