Grass - Ornamental : Hordeum jubatum

Hardy Annual

• Germination : Easy
• Aftercare : Easy
• Ideal for : Borders, Containers
• Special Features : Attractive Foliage
• Height : 20 inches - 24 inches

Description

Splendid grass variety which was the talk of both our Open Weekend and our Press Day, so in response to popular demand, we have now added it to our catalogue! Ornamental Grass Hordeum jubatum produces bushy clumps of green, sword-like foliage are quickly topped by silvery-pink, feathery plumes which ‘glisten’ as they wave in a breeze. Superb as a feature plant in a container or added to borders.

Sowing Instructions

Sow seeds from February to April. Sow seeds on the surface of a good free draining, damp seed compost . Place in a propagator or seal container in a polythene bag and put in a warm place at a temperature of at 20C (69F). Lightly cover the seed with vermiculite. Place in a propagator or seal container inside a polythene bag until after germination which usually takes 14-21 days. Do not exclude light, as this helps germination.

Growing Instructions

Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into trays or 7.5cm (3in) pots. Gradually acclimatise plants to cooler conditions for a few weeks before planting out after all risk of frost, 30-45cm (12-18in) apart. Can also be planted in large containers in a moisture retaining multipurpose compost.

Aftercare

Best grown in a sunny part of the garden.