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CHIONOCHLOA rubra
Commonly known as Red tussock grass

Tufted perennial grass with red-brown tinted leaves
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
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Good to know
Excellent for dried flower arrangements if cut before fully mature. Cut out old, flowered stems in early winter. -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
New Zealand. -
Australian / New Zealand
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BorderSuits a mixed or shrub border
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Fully hardy
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Height
To 2m (6½ft) -
Spread
1m (39in) -
Ornamental grassesClumping grass. Slender, but stiff, inrolled leaves. Attractive display of flower spikes on mature plants after a few years.
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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) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilProtect crowns from excessive winter wet.
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Full sun
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Mature Sizeto 2m (6½ft)
1m (39in)
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Chionochloa rubra - Growing Guide