UNCINIA uncinata

Commonly known as Hook grass, Hook-sedge

Low compact habit with the nearest to red leaves of any ornamental grass
Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
    Flat, rough-margined, pale brown to red-brown leaves 5-10cm (2-4in) long.
  • Height
    25cm (10in)
  • Spread
    30cm (12in)
  • Herbaceous
    Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
    Densely tufted perennial. Produces dark-brown flowers in narrow spikes 15cm (6in) long.
  • Ornamental grasses
  • 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)
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
    Light, dappled shade

UNCINIA uncinata

 
Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only
individually £13.50 each , 3+ £11.00 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
    New Zealand
  • Hardiness
    Frost hardy (down to -5)
  • Leaf Colour (if not green)
    Red
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
    Summer
    Winter
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Humus-rich
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Grasses - Care Guide
Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection
Uncinia uncinata - Growing Guide
25cm (10in)
 Ornamental Grass - guide for size not form Hand Trowel
  30cm (12in)
  

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