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Hakonechloa macra 'Mediovariegata' (v) | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Hakonechloa macra 'Mediovariegata' (v)

Hakonechloa macra 'Mediovariegata' (v)

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Genus: Hakonechloa
Family: Poaceae

About this plant

A deciduous perennial ornamental grass to 30cm high, which spreads to form a rounded clump up to 40cm across. Leaves are mid green with pale creamy yellow stripes, and tinged with red in autumn. Small pale green flower spikes are produced in late summer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast FacingNorth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Easy to grow in most moist, humus-rich, well-drained fertile soils. Will tolerate full sun but variegated colours will be more marked if grown in partial shade. See ornamental grasses cultivation for more detailed advice

Pruning

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

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalFlower BordersGround CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

GreenhouseOutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years