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    FESTUCA
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    FESTUCA

    Commonly known as Fescue

    A valuable turf grass for livestock hay as well as an ornamental in its blue forms.

    Genus of about 450 species of deciduous or evergreen, rhizomatous, often tufted perennial grasses widely distributed throughout temperate zones.

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    • Good to know
      A grass grown for its blue-green or blue-grey foliage.
    • Place of origin
      Temperate zones
    • Deciduous
      Rhizomatous perennial grasses
    • Ornamental grasses
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    Varieties
    FESTUCA glauca
    Blue fescue, Grey fescue
    A grass with greyish blue tussocks
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    FESTUCA glauca 'Elijah Blue'
    Blue fescue, Grey fescue
    Striking improved blue form
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50

    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
    This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries. It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
    200g sachet
    £8.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    Blood, Fish & Bone
    Improves vegetable, fruit and flower quality. Blood, Fish and Bone contains three major nutrients essential for strong and healthy growth.
    1.5 kg
    £6.50
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