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    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.

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    Plant Details
    • Good to know
      The variegated cultivars of this grass are among the most attractive of ornamental grasses. Good for woodland gardens and also for containers.
    • Pests & Diseases
      None
    • Place of origin
      Japan
    • Deciduous
    • Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial
      Rhizomatous perennial
    • Ornamental grasses
    Planting Tips and Care Advice

    Varieties
    HAKONECHLOA macra
    Japanese forest grass
    Bright green leaves.
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £15.00
    HAKONECHLOA macra 'All Gold'
    Delicate golden yellow foliage forming a low mound. Best in semi-shade with some sun
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £15.00
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    Available Early Spring 2025
    Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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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
    £15.00
    HAKONECHLOA macra 'Sunflare'
    Yellow foliage developing crimson tips. Super pot plant
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £15.00

    Useful extras...

    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
    £8.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Wildflower Mini Meadow
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²- inc c&p
    £7.00
    10m² - inc c&p
    £15.00
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