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    HAKONECHLOA
    HAKONECHLOA
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    HAKONECHLOA

    Commonly known as Japanese forest grass

    One species only in this genus and its variegated cultivars are without doubt among the most attractive ornamental grasses suiting a variety of sites.

    Clump-forming perennial grass from wooded and often mountainous areas of Japan.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Good to know
      Forms eye-catching, cascading hummocks. Makes a choice container plant.
    • Pests & Diseases
      None
    • Place of origin
      Japan.
    • Deciduous
    • Fully hardy
    • Gold variegated
    • Height
      35cm (14in)
    • Spread
      35cm (14in)
    • Herbaceous
    • Ornamental grasses
      Small, clump-forming grass with narrow, arching, lance-shaped leaves, flushed red in autumn and early winter. Pale green needle-like flower spikes in late summer and autumn.
    • Very hardy
      Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      humus-rich.
    • Partial shade
      For best leaf colour
    • Mature Size
      35cm (14in)
      		 Ornamental Grass - guide for size not form Hand Trowel
        35cm (14in)
      		  
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    varieties
    HAKONECHLOA macra
    Japanese forest grass
    Bright green leaves.
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £15.50
    Available from July 2026
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    HAKONECHLOA macra 'All Gold'
    Delicate golden yellow foliage forming a low mound. Best in semi-shade with some sun
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £15.50
    Available from July 2026
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    HAKONECHLOA macra 'Aureola'
    Japanese forest grass
    Hummocks of vividly striped yellow and green foliage. Vibrant in a courtyard setting or to edge a shrub border
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £15.50
    Available from July 2026
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    HAKONECHLOA macra 'Sunflare'
    Yellow foliage developing crimson tips. Super pot plant
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £15.50
    Available from July 2026
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    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Grow Your Own
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
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