Phalaris arundinacea var. picta 'Feesey'

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Price:  £4.00 –+ Add to Basket Family:  Poaceae Main Season:  Summer Leaf Colour:  White/cream variegated Foliage:  Deciduous Position:  Sun Soil Type:  Ordinary, medium loam Height:  60cm to 90cm (2' to 3') Peat Free?  Yes Hardiness Guide:  RHS H7 minimum at least -20C Pot Size:  9cm Availability:      Approx. 42 in stock View our Pot Size guide:

The brightest white variegated form with beautiful pink tints to the new growth in spring. Pinkish flowers to 60cm. Less vigorous than the common form. Sun, ordinary soil.

A sport from 'Picta' found in Mervyn Feesey's garden Woodside in Devon.

It's not entirely clear whether 'Feesey' or 'Woodside' is the correct name but it has long been known as Feesey's Form so it seems that 'Feesey' is likely to be retained.