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STIPA gigantea

Commonly known as Giant feather grass, Golden oats

Evergreen perennial growing up to 8 feet in height with attractive golden spikelets of seeds
Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
    Or semi-evergreen. Linear, inrolled, mid-green leaves to 70cm (28in) long in lax clumps
  • Height
    2.5m (8ft)
  • Spread
    1.2m (4ft)
  • Ornamental grasses
    Densely tufted perennial. Bristled, silvery, purplish-green spikelets, turning gold when ripe, are carried in long-stemmed, oat-like panicles to 50cm (20in) long.
  • Very hardy
    Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
  • Full sun

STIPA gigantea

 
Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only
individually £14.00 each , 3+ £12.00 each 
Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall Ready in 3 - 5 days
Delivery Information Normally 3 - 5 days
plant size comparison icon 1.5 to 2 Litre
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  • Additional Features
    Pests & Diseases
    None
    Place of origin
    Spain, Portugal.
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
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    Winter
  • Soil Conditions
    Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil
    Moderately fertile.
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Grasses - Care Guide
Stipa - Growing Guide
2.5m (8ft)
 Ornamental Grass - guide for size not form Average Person
  1.2m (4ft)
  

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.
3 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50

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