Festuca glauca 'Intense Blue'-0

Festuca glauca ‘Intense Blue’

£11.50

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Overview

Durable and long lived selection of Festuca glauca with bold intense blue leaves. Ideal for the front of borders or gravel gardens, providing all round interest. Benefits from being divided every 3 years to keep looking fresh and healthy. It will grow in light shade but performs best on dry soils in full sun.

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It will grow in light shade but performs best on dry soils in full sun.

Planting Instruction

Prepare the ground well by turning the soil, removing large stones etc, and improve heavy clay soils with the addition of organic matter and grit. Avoid using fertilisers: a dressing of bonemeal is all that is necessary. Make sure that the planting area is moist and, if the grass is dry at the root, stand it in a bucket of water for 30 minutes. Plant at the same height as the plant was growing in the pot.

Watering is the key to success, especially in the first year after planting. Check your plant daily during hot, dry or windy weather and ensure that the plant receives a thorough soaking at least 2 or 3 times a week.

If you are planting your grass in a pot, ensure it has a drainage hole, use a good quality compost with added grit and be diligent about watering.

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Flowering Months

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Flower Colour

White, Cream
Availability Date

April to November
Flower Type

Single
Flowering Month

August, September, October
Soil Type

Acid, Alkaline, Light sandy, Normal, Thin chalky
Aspect

Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness

Hardy
Foliage Type

Evergreen
Foliage Colour

Silver/grey
Height after 10 years*

60-90cm (2-3ft)
Pot Size

2 Litre
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