Product information "Variegated calamus (9cm) - Acorus calamus 'Gramineus'"
Acorus calamus 'Gramineus' - Colourful calamus
The variegated calamus is an attractive pond edge plant that provides structure and tranquillity around the garden pond with its grass-like growth. It is ideal for the bank and shallow water zone from 0 to -15 cm. At 20-30 cm tall, it remains compact and combines well.
- Area of application: Pond edge / shallow water zone
- Height: approx. 20-30 cm
- Winter hardiness: Zone 1-2
- Pot: approx. 9 cm
Plant specifications:
- Brings clear lines and structure to the edge of the pond without being too dominant
- Compact and easy to care for - ideal for smaller ponds and edges
- Suitable for permanent planting thanks to good winter hardiness (zone 1-2)
Technical data
- Botanical name: Acorus calamus 'Gramineus'
- German name: Colourful calamus
- Height: 20 / 30 cm
- Depth: 0 / -15 cm
- Winter hardiness zone: 1 / 2
- Planting depth: 0 to -15 cm
Acorus calamus 'Gramineus' is a pond edge plant that is particularly characterised by its grassy, tidy growth. The variegated calamus is ideal for visually calming the transition between the water surface and the garden: It looks natural, but remains compact and controllable. This plant is a particularly harmonious choice in places where you want clean lines - for example along pond edges, in shallow bays or in small shoreline areas.
The ideal place is in the shore to shallow water zone. The specified planting depth of 0 to -15 cm allows for flexible use: directly on the moist edge or standing slightly in the water. Thanks to its height of approx. 20 to 30 cm, the calamus remains pleasantly low so that it does not obstruct the view of the water surface. At the same time, it provides structure between higher-growing bank plants and lower ground cover plants.
The variegated calamus is particularly valuable in pond design because it combines well with many other pond and marsh plants. It is suitable for both naturalistic planting schemes and more modern pond designs that emphasise clear shapes and calm areas. Thanks to its hardiness zone 1-2, it is also suitable for perennial pond edge planting.
The plant is supplied in a pot (approx. 10 cm). For easy handling around the pond, we recommend using it in a plant basket - depending on the structure - so that the location remains stable and you can easily move the plant if necessary.
Shipping note: We make every effort to ensure that our plants arrive healthy and undamaged. Despite the greatest care, it can happen that plants are slightly damaged by the post or other unforeseen events (e.g. brown leaves or broken shoots). We accept no liability for this. Do not plant in open waters such as lakes or biotopes.
Zoo Roco tip: Place the variegated calamus in the most beautiful spot where you walk past it every day: It looks particularly elegant when planted in small groups and its fine leaves are reflected in the water. For more control, we recommend using a planting basket - this will keep the edges neat and you can easily divide or reposition the plant later.