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FESTUCA glauca 'Elijah Blue'
Commonly known as Blue fescue, Grey fescue
Striking improved blue form
Further Reading....
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EvergreenErect or arching smooth leaves 7-20cm (3-8in) long.
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PurpleShades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetViolet-flushed, blue-green flowers in early and midsummer
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Height30cm (12in)
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Spread25cm (10in)
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialRhizomatous, densely tufted perennial grass
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
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Ornamental grasses
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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
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Full sun
FESTUCA glauca 'Elijah Blue'
- Details
- Mature Size
- Tips and Advice
- Goes Well With
- Planting Combinations
- Other Suggestions
- See Also...
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowDivide and replant every 2 or 3 years to maintain colourPests & DiseasesNonePlace of originNorthern and southern temperate regions
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Flower ShapePaniclesShortly branched panicles to 10cm (4in) longSpikesSpikelets
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf Colour (if not green)Blue
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsWell drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
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Festuca glauca - Care Guide
Grasses - Care Guide
Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection
- Dividing Herbaceous Perennials - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Spring Planting Osteospermums - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Dividing Summer Perennials - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Dividing summer flowering Hemerocallis - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Summer propagation - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Self-seeding aquilegia - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Supporting Plants - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Dead heading meconopsis - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Dead heading Delphiniums - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Feeding herbaceous peonies - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Overpotting Problems - Video Tip ondemand_video
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AJUGA reptans 'Burgundy Glow'
Bugle, Carpenter's herb
Available from £12.00
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BUXUS sempervirens
Common box, Dudgeon
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CAREX 'Ice Dance'
Available from £13.50
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CAREX testacea
Sedge Grass
Available from £13.50
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HEBE x franciscana 'Variegata'
Available from £14.50
KNIPHOFIA 'Atlanta'
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PENNISETUM alopecuroides
Chinese fountain grass
Available from £13.50
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SALVIA x jamensis 'Hot Lips'
Available from £13.50
Useful extras...
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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
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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.
Only £8.00
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00
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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
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
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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