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CHIONOCHLOA rubra
Commonly known as Red tussock grass
Tufted perennial grass with red-brown tinted leaves
Further Reading....
CHIONOCHLOA rubra
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Height
To 2m (6½ft) -
Spread
1m (3ft) -
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 -
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. -
Hardiness
Frost hardy (down to -5) -
Seasonal Interest
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soil - protect crowns from excessive winter wet.
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Chionochloa rubra - Growing Guide
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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)
2 options from £6.00
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
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