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Japanese forest grass 'Nicolas'

Hakonechloa macra 'Nicolas'

Low Maintenance

Genus: Hakonechloa
Family: Poaceae

About this plant

A slow-growing, clump-forming deciduous to semi-evergreen grass with green leaves turning to excellent autumn colours of orange and reds. Pale green flowers are produced from summer to early autumn.

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Deciduous, Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

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

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Easy to grow in moist , well drained soil in sun or shade. Colour is brighter in sun

Pruning

Cut back to the base in late winter or early spring

Propagation

Propagate by division when clumps are big enough

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround Cover

Planting Places

OutdoorPond MarginsSubmerged Aquatic

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummerWinter

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