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Hakonechloa macra
Babys Breath 

Hakonechloa macra
Common name

Babys Breath

Group

Grasses and Sedges

Family

Gramineae

Description

An attractive grass with mounds of overlapping leaves which turn red in the autumn. Max Height 20cm. Max Spread 30cm. Partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.

Characteristics

Growth habit
Low spreading
Fragrance
No
Hardiness
Hardy
Toxicity
Skin and eye irritant

Size

Growth speed
Slow
Ultimate height
20cm
Ultimate spread
30cm

Colour

Flowers
Pink in June; August
Foliage
Green - Herbaceous
Fruit
Green; Red in July; August
 

Growing your plants

Aspect
Partial shade Protect from winter wet
Soil
Gritty
Moisture
Well drained
Propagation
Division
Usage
Group planting; Border; Dried flowers
Planting
Water thoroughly before planting

Caring for your plants

Pruning
Early spring Cut back all shoots to encourage replacement growth
Maintenance
Keep free from weeds; Feed
Care
Keep moist in first year
Pests & diseases
Slugs and snails; Vine weevils; Whiteflies; Botrytis; Red spider mite

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The web price shown includes a web only discount of 10%. All prices are exclusive of VAT.

Type
Form
Size
Spread
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Regular 2 litre --- --- £6.64 £ 419