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Panicum Virgatum Shenandoah | Switch Grass
Panicum Virgatum Shenandoah | Switch Grass

Panicum Virgatum Shenandoah | Switch Grass

SKU: RH30003261
9cm pot
£9.99
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3 × 9cm pots
£24.99 £29.97 £8.33 each
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6 × 9cm pots
£39.99 £6.67 each
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2 litre pot
£18.99
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3 × 2 litre pots
£49.99 £56.97 £16.66 each
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Overview

Easily mistaken for Japanese Blood grass (Imperata cylindrica Rubra), this grass starts off with green, strap-like leaves that turn red at the tips in June, and produces light, airy flower panicles in summer. In autumn, the foliage turns a spectacular deep burgundy. It likes full sun, and unlike Imperata, can cope with dry summers. Try it in small groups among taller grasses, or against tall perennials.

Specifications

  • Position: full sun
  • Soil: moderately fertile, well-drained soil
  • Rate of growth: slow-average
  • Flowering period: August and September
  • Hardiness: fully hardy

Eventual height & spread

Eventual height and spread

Care guide

Cut it back when it starts to look tatty. Lift and divide between mid-spring and summer.

How your order will arrive

Pots and Packaging
Larger pots (2L and above) are wrapped in waxed paper and then attached to a cardboard base so they stay stable in the box. The waxed paper prevents the compost from spilling out and gives the base some added protection from damp compost. For large numbers of plants, pallets may be used for shipping.

Preparation
The nursery will ensure the plant is moist while it's waiting to be picked up. Our quality control team waters the plant before packing them where necessary to make sure that the plant is suitably watered for transport. Plants with long delicate stems are secured with canes to prevent damage.

Plant on Arrival
Typically plants are delivered ready to plant and will take some time to settle, grow and look more like the product image above.

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