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Imperata Cylindrica Rubra | Japanese Blood Grass
Imperata Cylindrica Rubra | Japanese Blood Grass

Imperata Cylindrica Rubra | Japanese Blood Grass

SKU: RH30000828
3 × 9cm pots
£27.99 £35.97
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9cm pot
£11.99
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6 × 9cm pots
£55.98 £71.94
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2 litre pot
£18.99
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3 × 2 litre pots
£42.99 £50.25
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Standard £5.99

Overview

Mid-green leaves turn blood red. Blood-red spikes that fade to bright green at the base and become transluscent with age make this grass a spectacular addition to the perennial border. It takes a while to strut its stuff, but in late summer, it shines like a jewel. Imperata cylindrica is particularly effective planted with other grasses, or shown off in a container.

Specifications

  • Position: full sun or partial shade
  • Soil: well-drained soil
  • Rate of growth: slow-average
  • Flowering period: June to August
  • Hardiness: frost hardy (may need winter protection in cold areas)

Eventual height & spread

Eventual height and spread

Care guide

Cut down to the ground in February. In cold areas, protect the roots by mulching with straw or well-rotted compost. If you are growing it in a container, keep it well watered.

How your order will arrive

Pots and Packaging
Our 9cm pots are given extra packaging to protect the plant. This extra packaging consists of a recyclable plastic blister pack which is then placed in a cardboard box for delivery.

Preparation
The nursery will ensure the plant is moist while it's waiting to be picked up. Our quality control team waters the plant before packing them where necessary to make sure that the plant is suitably watered for transport. Plants with long delicate stems are secured with canes to prevent damage.

Plant on Arrival
Typically plants are delivered ready to plant and will take some time to settle, grow and look more like the product image above.

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