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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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    • 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
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    Varieties
    HAKONECHLOA macra
    Japanese forest grass
    Bright green leaves.
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £15.00
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    Available late spring to early summer 2025
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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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
    £15.00
    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 - 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.
    0.9 kg
    £6.00
    Unavailable
    2.5 kg
    £13.00
    Unavailable
    4.5 kg
    £25.00
    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
    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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