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CHIONOCHLOA flavicans 'Taupo Lights'
A tall growing New Zealand grass with variegated green foliage which has cream margins, arching pale green flower plumes which age to cream
£14.50 , 3+ £12.00
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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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BorderSuitable for a mixed or shrub border
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Fully hardy
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Height
80cm (32in) -
Spread
60cm (24in)
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Ornamental grassesArching flowering stems to 1.5m (5ft) with silky, pale green plumes ageing to cream and fawn
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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 crown from excessive winter wet
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Full sun
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Mature Size80cm (32in)
60cm (24in)
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