Festuca amethystina
festuca
- 9cm pot
- £5.99
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- 3 × 9cm pots
- £15.00 £17.97
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- 6 × 9cm pots
- £24.00 £35.94
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- Position: full sun
- Soil: moist but well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: June to July
- Hardiness: fully hardy
A low-growing tufted decorative grass, which looks superb planted in bold drifts in a gravel garden or potted into a container. The narrow blue-green to grey-blue foliage adds interest all year round and, purple-flushed summer flower spikes, turning buff as they age make a wonderful combination. Prefers a sunny, well-drained spot over the winter where its low-maintenance architectural form can be appreciated. - Garden care: Ensure good drainage around the plant or within a pot to ensure the effects of wet winter conditions are reduced. Comb through the plant with your fingers in winter to remove dead foliage. Container-grown specimens should be watered well when they are establishing. Relatively short-lived in a single clump (3-5 years), plants need replacing or dividing every few years to restore vigour and form.