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UNCINIA uncinata
Commonly known as Hook grass, Hook-sedge
Low compact habit with the nearest to red leaves of any ornamental grass
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Evergreen - flat, rough-margined, pale brown to red-brown leaves 5-10cm (2-4in) long.
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Height - 25cm (10in) -
Spread - 30cm (12in)
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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.
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Ornamental grasses
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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 -
Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - none -
Place of origin - New Zealand -
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Leaf Colour (if not green) - Red -
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - humus-rich
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Grasses - Care Guide
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- Dead heading meconopsis - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Dead heading Delphiniums - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Feeding herbaceous peonies - Video Tip ondemand_video
Uncinia uncinata - Growing Guide
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