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Imperata Cylindrica ‘Rubra’

Original price was: £18.99.Current price is: £13.29.

SKU: D2FPD 1699873865 Categories: Grasses, Plants Tag: WAITROSE

Position: full sun or partial shade
Soil: well-drained soil
Rate of growth: slow to average
Flowering period: June to August
Hardiness: frost hardy (may need winter protection)
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 before it dies back. Imperata cylindrica is particularly effective planted with other grasses, or shown off in a container.
Garden care: 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.