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CHIONOCHLOA
Genus of 23 species of evergreen, coarse, erect, tufted perennial grasses related to pampas grass.
They are found mostly in alpine and subalpine grassland in New Zealand.
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Evergreen
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Ornamental grasses
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Additional Features
Good to knowRelated to pampas grass ( Cortaderia). Grown for elegant shape, colourful foliage and attractive plumes. Excellent for dried flower arrangements if cut before fully mature.
Pests & DiseasesTrouble free.
Place of originNew Zealand. -
Garden Location/ConditionsAustralian / New Zealand
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilProtect crowns from excessive winter wet.
Buy Varieties of CHIONOCHLOA
CHIONOCHLOA flavicans 'Taupo Lights'
a tall growing New Zealand grass with variegated green foliage which has cream margins, arching pale green flower plumes which age to cream
CHIONOCHLOA rubra
Red tussock grass
tufted perennial grass with red-brown tinted leaves
Gift-wrapping available
individually £14.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each
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)
3 options from £3.00
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
