Imperata cylindrica 'Rubra'
blood grass (syn. Red Baron)
- 9cm pot
- £11.99
- In stock (shipped within 1-2 working days)
- 3 × 9cm pots
- £24.79 £35.97
- In stock (shipped within 1-2 working days)
- 6 × 9cm pots
- £49.79 £71.94
- In stock (shipped within 1-2 working days)
- 2 litre pot
- £16.79
- available to order from spring
- 3 × 2 litre pots
- £44.99 £50.37
- available to order from spring
Delivery options
- Standard £5.95
- 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.
