Restio paniculatus
paniculate restio
A bushy, much-branched, evergreen, rhizomatous perennial, producing erect stems up to 2m in height and spreading up to 5m across. The stems are olive green with some purple spotting
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Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
4–8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
AcidColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Brown Green | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | Brown Grey Silver | ||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Restionaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Restio is a genus of dioecious (with male and female flowers are borne on separate plants) perennials with a rhizome-creeping or tufted habit that superficially have a rush-like appearance. Leaves are reduced to persistent sheaths enclosing the bases of the flowering stems. Originating from Southern Africa and Australia
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- SW Cape, S. Africa
How to grow
Cultivation
Under glass, grow in a preferably acidic, peat-free, loam-based compost in full light. Water moderately when in growth during the spring summer and early autumn, sparingly at other times. Plants may be placed outside in the summer in frost-prone areas and brought back under cover in the autumn, where they should overwinter in cool temperatures and low atmospheric humidity
Propagation
Propagate by seed at 16-18°C after soaking for 24 hours in warm water. Divide rhizomes in early spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Sub-tropical
Pruning
Not usually required; old stems may be removed
Pests
May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite and glasshouse whitefly when grown under glass
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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