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The Nursery will be open as normal during the Christmas period, except Bank Holidays, and will be closing at 1.30pm on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.

Thank you to all our customers old and new for their valued support this year.
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    FESTUCA glauca 'Elijah Blue'
    FESTUCA glauca 'Elijah Blue'
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    FESTUCA glauca 'Elijah Blue' FESTUCA glauca 'Elijah Blue' FESTUCA glauca 'Elijah Blue' FESTUCA glauca 'Elijah Blue' AJUGA reptans 'Burgundy Glow' and FESTUCA glauca 'Elijah Blue' © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. AJUGA reptans 'Burgundy Glow' and FESTUCA glauca 'Elijah Blue' © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. BUXUS sempervirens and FESTUCA glauca 'Elijah Blue' © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    FESTUCA glauca 'Elijah Blue'

    Commonly known as Blue fescue, Grey fescue

    Striking improved blue form
     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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    • Good to know
      Divide and replant every 2 or 3 years to maintain colour
    • Pests & Diseases
      None
    • Place of origin
      Northern and southern temperate regions
    • Evergreen
      Erect or arching smooth leaves 7-20cm (3-8in) long.
    • Purple
      Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet
      Violet-flushed, blue-green flowers in early and midsummer
    • Panicles
      Shortly branched panicles to 10cm (4in) long
    • Spikes
      Spikelets
    • Border
      Suits a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Fully hardy
    • Blue
    • Height
      30cm (12in)
    • Spread
      25cm (10in)
    • Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial
      Rhizomatous, densely tufted perennial grass
    • 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
    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
    • Full sun
    • Mature Size
      30cm (12in)
      		 bulb/corm - guide for size not form Hand Trowel
        25cm (10in)
      		  
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    Festuca glauca - Care Guide
    Grasses - Care Guide
    Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection
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    Useful extras...

    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)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
    Unavailable
    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
    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
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