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HAKONECHLOA macra 'Aureola'
Commonly known as Japanese forest grass
Hummocks of vividly striped yellow and green foliage. Vibrant in a courtyard setting or to edge a shrub border
Further Reading....
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Height40cm (16in) -
Spread35cm (14in)
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HerbaceousEarly 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 grassesPerennial grass spreading slowly to form mounds of arching, linear leaves. Flushes red in autumn often continuing into winter
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Very hardyHardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
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Partial shadeColour is darker in shade
HAKONECHLOA macra 'Aureola'
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Additional Features
Good to knowMakes a good container subject. Ideal for a soft edging
Pests & DiseasesNone
Place of originJapan. Garden origin -
Flower ShapePaniclesOpen panicles to 18cm (7in) longSpikesSpikelets
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Garden Location/ConditionsPatio / pot plants
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf Colour (if not green)Gold variegated
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich.
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Grasses - Care Guide
Hakonechloa macra - 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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