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golden Japanese forest grass

Hakonechloa macra 'Alboaurea' (v)

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Hakonechloa
Family: Poaceae

About this plant

'Alboaurea' is an elegant deciduous grass with arching stems to 25cm tall, bearing narrow leaves striped with creamy-white and yellow, often turning reddish in autumn, and insignificant pale green flowers in late summer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest FacingNorth FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Easy to grow in most moist, humus-rich, well-drained fertile soils in sun or partial shade

Pruning

Cut back old, flowered stems and dead foliage at the bases in late winter

Propagation

Propagate by division in mid-spring

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalFlower BordersPatio ContainerGround CoverWall Side Borders

Planting Places

GreenhouseConservatoryOutdoor

Season of Interest

SummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years