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HAKONECHLOA macra 'Sunflare'
Commonly known as Japanese forest grass
Yellow foliage developing crimson tips. Super pot plant
Further Reading....
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Deciduous
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Height - 35cm (14in)
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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 - small, clump-forming grass with narrow, arching, lance-shaped 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
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Additional Features - Good to know - - forms eye-catching, cascading hummocks
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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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Hakonechloa macra - Growing Guide
35cm (14in)
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40cm (16in) |
Useful extras...

Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
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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.
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