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Anemanthele lessoniana
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Anemanthele lessoniana
Hardy Perennial
- Position: Sun or part shade
- Soil: Well drained
- Zones: 7, 8, 9, 10
- Height: 48 inches
- Germination: Challenging
- Aftercare: Easy
- Ideal for: Border, Patio, Tubs
Description
Beautiful, arching grass with strands of glimmering ruby-red shining through the lime-green swards. Spectacular when waving in the breeze, like 'angels' hair' or grown as a specimen in the border or a container.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | February to June. |
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Sow in pots or trays of moist seed compost and cover with a very fine sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Place in a propagator or warm place, and keep at a constant temperature of between 20-25C (68-77F). After sowing, do not exclude light as this helps germination. Keep the surface of the compost moist but not waterlogged; germination can take 1-3 months.
Growing Instructions
When large enough to handle, transplant seedlings into 7.5cm (3in) pots or trays. Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost, 30-45cm (12-18in) apart. For best results, provide a light, well-drained soil in full sun.