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MOLINIA caerulea 'Transparent'
Commonly known as Purple moor grass
Ribbon-shaped leaves and tall arching purplish plumes of flower spikes which last well into winter
Further Reading....
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Deciduous
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Height1.5m (5ft) -
Spread40cm (16in)
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Ornamental grassesPerennial grass producing panicles of spikelets to 40cm (16in) long
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Very hardyHardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Full sun -
Partial shade
MOLINIA caerulea 'Transparent'
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Additional Features
Good to knowCut back stems to ground level in late February through March
Pests & DiseasesTrouble free
Place of originEurope, northern and southwestern Asia -
Flower ShapePanicles
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuitable for a mixed or herbaceous borderWoodland garden
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HardinessFully hardy
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertileNeutral to acid soil
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Molinia Care Guide
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1.5m (5ft)
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Blood, Fish & Bone
Improves vegetable, fruit and flower quality. Blood, Fish and Bone
contains three major nutrients essential for strong and healthy growth.
Only £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Carbon Gold
Biochar soil improver
Biochar is a carbon rich form of charcoal specifically designed for soil application to improve plant growth and health. Biochar is a very stable substance that is not broken down in soils, offering long-term soil benefits.
Only £8.00
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.00
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