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IMPERATA cylindrica 'Red Baron'
Commonly known as Blady grass, Cogon grass
A most unusual grass with maroon-red erect leaves. Forms a gently spreading clump
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Deciduous
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WhiteSilver white
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Height30-40cm (12-16in)
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Spread25-30cm (10-12in)
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialRhizomatous perennial grass
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Ornamental grassesForms loose clumps of flat, linear, mid-green leaves to 50cm (20in) long, which quickly turn red. Produces spikes of fluffy, silvery-white spikelets to 4.5cm (1¾in) long.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winterHardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F)
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Full sunmulch in winter
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Partial shadeDappled shade.
IMPERATA cylindrica 'Red Baron'
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowSyn. 'Rubra'Pests & DiseasesNonePlace of originJapan
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Flower ShapePaniclesSpike-like panicles to 20cm (8in) long
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Leaf Colour (if not green)Red
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Seasonal InterestSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich
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Grasses - Care Guide
Imperata cylindrica 'Red Baron' - Care Guide
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