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  • MILIUM effusum 'Aureum'
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    MILIUM effusum 'Aureum'

    Commonly known as Bowles's golden grass, Golden wood millet

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    An ideal ornamental grass for a dark corner. Everything about this plant is bright yellow
     
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    • Good to know
      Will come true from seed. Easily managed.
    • Pests & Diseases
      None
    • Place of origin
      Europe, Asia, eastern North America.
    • Evergreen
      Strap-shaped to linear leaves to 30cm (12in) long, rich golden yellow in spring. Tiny golden spikelets in delicate panicles to 30cm (12in) long.
    • Border
      Suitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Fully hardy
    • Gold
    • Height
      To 60cm (24in)
    • Spread
      30cm (12in)
    • Ornamental grasses
      Slowly spreading, loosely tussock- forming, perennial grass.
    • Very hardy
      Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
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    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Humus- rich.
    • Partial shade
      Will tolerate sun if soil is really moist.
    • Mature Size
      to 60cm (24in)
      Ornamental Grass - guide for size not form Watering Can
        30cm (12in)
       
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    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
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    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.
    200g sachet
    £8.50
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