A beautiful plant with deep green foliage and pinkish-grey flowerheads. Max Height 60cm. Max Spread 1m. Flowers August to September. Full sun/partial shade. Protect from frost. Water thoroughly before planting.
Stipa splendens
A beautiful plant with deep green foliage and pinkish-grey flowerheads
Category: Grasses and Sedges
Additional information
Generic | Stipa |
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Species | splendens |
Varietry | |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | pink |
Soil | |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Herbaceous |
Height | 60cm |
Family | Gramineae |
Spread | 1m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Clump-forming, Upright |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | August, September |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | Sheltered site |
Hardiness | Protect from frost |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Keep moist in first year, Provide a deep winter mulch |
Border | Group planting, Border, Woodland |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | Keep free from weeds, Feed |
Propagation | Division |
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