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  • HAKONECHLOA macra
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    HAKONECHLOA macra

    Commonly known as Japanese forest grass

     AWARD
    Bright green leaves.
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    1.5 to 2 Litre
    Delivery Information
    Available Early Spring 2025
    £15.00  , 3+ £13.00  
    Available Early Spring 2025 - Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
     
    Plant Details
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    • Pests & Diseases
      Trouble free
    • Place of origin
      Japan
    • Deciduous
    • Panicles
    • Spikes
    • Fully hardy
    • Linear
    • Height
      30cm (12in)
    • Spread
      40cm (16in)
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
    • Ornamental grasses
      Perennial grass spreading slowly to form mounds of arching, bright green leaves to 25cm (10in) long, tinged red in autumn. Produces needle-like, pale green spikelets in open panicles to 18cm (7in) long
    • Very hardy
      Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Mature Size
      30cm (12in)
      Ornamental Grass - guide for size not form Hand Trowel
        40cm (16in)
       
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • Garden Location/Conditions
      Border
      Suitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
      Patio / pot plants
    • Soil Conditions
      Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Humus-rich
    • Sun Requirements
      Full sun
      Partial shade
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    Varieties

    HAKONECHLOA macra 'All Gold'
    Delicate golden yellow foliage forming a low mound. Best in semi-shade with some sun
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £15.00
    Available Early Spring 2025
    Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    HAKONECHLOA macra 'Aureola'
    Japanese forest grass
    Hummocks of vividly striped yellow and green foliage. Vibrant in a courtyard setting or to edge a shrub border
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £15.00
    Available from February 2025
    Awaiting new stock
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    HAKONECHLOA macra 'Sunflare'
    Yellow foliage developing crimson tips. Super pot plant
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £15.00
    Available again FEB 2025
    fresh stock in late winter
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