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CHIONOCHLOA rubra

Commonly known as Red tussock grass

Tufted perennial grass with red-brown tinted leaves
Further Reading....
  • Height
    To 2m (6½ft)
  • Spread
    1m (39in)
  • Ornamental grasses
    Clumping grass. Slender, but stiff, inrolled leaves. Attractive display of flower spikes on mature plants after a few years.
  • 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

CHIONOCHLOA rubra

 

 

  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Excellent for dried flower arrangements if cut before fully mature. Cut out old, flowered stems in early winter.
    Pests & Diseases
    None.
    Place of origin
    New Zealand.
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Australian / New Zealand
    Border
    Suits a mixed or shrub border
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
    Summer
    Winter
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Protect crowns from excessive winter wet.
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Chionochloa rubra - Growing Guide
to 2m (6½ft)
 Ornamental Grass - guide for size not form Average Person
  1m (39in)
  

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