- Botanical Name
- Hakonechloa macra
- Family
- Poaceae
- Plant Type
- Herbaceous perennial
- Size (HxW)
- ‘Sunflare’: 30-45cm x 40-60cm, ‘Beni-kaze’: 30-45cm x 60-90cm
- Depth & Spacing
- Plant where the roots meet the stem with the roots spread evenly below the soil surface. Space 40-60cm apart.
- Soil
- Humus rich, moist, well drained soil is ideal.
- Aspect
- Filtered light or morning sun. Avoid afternoon sun. Appreciate more shade the warmer the climate but they still need bright light to achieve best colouring.
- Climate
- Cool to Mediterranean
- Frost
- Fully hardy
- Water
- Water to establish, then keep moist in active growth, they appreciate consistent moisture.
- Fertiliser
- Apply a general purpose fertiliser once the plant starts growing in spring.
- Flowering Time
- Summer
- After Flower Care
- Not really required, flowers can be removed as they are insignificant compared to the beauty of the foliage
- Notes
- Dig and divide in spring/autumn every four or five years. Prune back late winter/early spring to allow the new foliage to shine.