Hakonechloa macra ‘Aureola’

Flwers: August-September.  Plant in part shade.  HxS 45x45cm

A very attractive and popular grass, which is slow growing and has rich yellow leaves with a narrow green stripe.  Red tints
develop in autumn.  Fantastic in containers with a lovely cascading habit, but equally as good in a shady border on on the edge of woodland.  Remains fairly evergreen and enjoys a moist soil.  If placed in a sunny spot the leaves will go a much brighter yellow and may burn. Originally found on the island of Honshu, Japan.  Lovely for variegation in a shady spot.  The flowers are insignificant and best removed.  Hardiness H7.  Pot size 1.5 litre.

Care & Maintenance.

Cut to the ground in spring, which is also th best time to divide established clumps. Cut stems can be composted or used as a mulch.