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    RESTIO Rhodocoma capensis
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    RESTIO Rhodocoma capensis

    Elegant reed-like perennial with whorls of feathery foliage
     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
    • Good to know
      Can be grown in a large container
    • Pests & Diseases
      None
    • Place of origin
      South Africa
    • Evergreen
    • Patio / pot plants
    • Frost hardy (down to -5)
    • Height
      2m (6½ft)
    • Spread
      1m (39in)
    • Ornamental grasses
      Fast-growing, reed-like perennial with green, arching stems and rust-brown bracts and seed heads in autumn
    • Hardy - average winter
      Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
      Borderline. Mulch in winter
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Moderately fertile
    • Neutral to acid soil
    • Full sun
    • Mature Size
      2m (6½ft)
      		 Ornamental Grass - guide for size not form Average Person
        1m (39in)
      		  
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    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
    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.
    200g sachet
    £8.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    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
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