Common Reed (Phragmites australis) plug plants
Price range: £1.55 through £1.65
Common Reed (Phragmites australis) is available in two sizes: Jumbo plugs (110 cc) and 125 cc root trainers. Both sizes are ideal for wetlands, reed beds, river habitat projects, and tertiary sewage treatment systems. Our plants are grown from native seed collected on-site and from two nearby nature reserves. We propagate them using seed, rhizome cuttings, and stem cuttings. These methods ensure healthy, robust plants that establish quickly and support wetland ecosystems. This plant adds height, structure, and ecological value to any aquatic or riparian planting scheme.
Our Common Reed plug plants for sale are priced per plant. This product has a minimum quantity of 10 plug plants. For orders over 500 plug plants please contact us.
All our plants are native British wildflowers grown in Peat-free compost in our sustainable nursery.
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Grass Heads Are A Feathery Purple Hue But Can Turn A Silvery Grey In Winter |
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Common Reed will take 2-3 years to become fully established. Once is starts to mature it will re-vegetate using underground Rhizomes. This is where they put up new shoots and this creates the extensive reed beds you see in many wetland nature reserves. We recommend leaving the plants to grow and established for 3-4 years before cutting. In years 3-5 after planting we recommend cutting back the old vegetation in December-January and remove the old stems/vegetation. It would also be useful to rake up old leaves to open up and aerate the reed bed. Doing this on a 2-4 year cycle will ensure the reed bed is maintained and if used as a nutrient filter will help its effectiveness. |
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