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    CHIONOCHLOA
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
    CHIONOCHLOA CHIONOCHLOA CHIONOCHLOA

    CHIONOCHLOA

    Genus of 23 species of evergreen, coarse, erect, tufted perennial grasses related to pampas grass.

    They are found mostly in alpine and subalpine grassland in New Zealand.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
    • Good to know
      Related to pampas grass ( Cortaderia). Grown for elegant shape, colourful foliage and attractive plumes. Excellent for dried flower arrangements if cut before fully mature.
    • Pests & Diseases
      Trouble free.
    • Place of origin
      New Zealand.
    • Evergreen
    • Australian / New Zealand
    • Ornamental grasses
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Protect crowns from excessive winter wet.

    Varieties
    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
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.50
    CHIONOCHLOA rubra
    Red tussock grass
    Tufted perennial grass with red-brown tinted leaves
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.50
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    Available late spring to early summer 2025
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
    A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
    0.9 kg
    £6.00
    Unavailable
    2.5 kg
    £13.00
    4.5 kg
    £25.00
    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. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
    1 ltr
    £8.50
    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
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