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HAKONECHLOA macra 'All Gold'
Commonly known as Japanese forest grass
Delicate golden yellow foliage forming a low mound. Best in semi-shade with some sun
Further Reading....
- Details
- Description
- Mature Size
- Tips and Advice
- Goes Well With
- Planting Combinations
- Other Suggestions
- See Also...
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Deciduous
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Height - 40cm (16in)
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Spread - 40cm (16in)
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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.
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Ornamental grasses - spreads slowly to form mounds of arching leaves
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Very hardy - Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
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Full sun
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Partial shade - colour is darker in shade
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Additional Features - Good to know - - makes a good container subject
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Pests & Diseases - none
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Place of origin - Japan. Garden origin
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Flower Shape - Panicles - - open panicles to 18cm (7in) long
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Spikes - spikelets
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Garden Location/Conditions - Patio / pot plants -
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Leaf Colour (if not green) - Gold -
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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
Hakonechloa macra - Growing Guide
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- Summer propagation - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Self-seeding aquilegia - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Supporting Plants - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Dead heading meconopsis - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Dead heading Delphiniums - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Feeding herbaceous peonies - Video Tip ondemand_video
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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