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Potted Stipa Gigantea - Description
- Potted Stipa Grass Plant
- Variety: Stipa gigantea (Golden Oats)
- Tall Ornamental Grass
- Can Reach Over 2m in Height
- Excellent Garden Grass for Height & Texture
- Pot Size: 19cm
- Current Size: 50cm
Potted Stipa Gigantea - Characteristics
- Award winning architectural grass
- Tall, arching stems add dramatic impact in borders
- Mature Size: 2.5m height x 1m width
- Foliage: Long, arching green leaves from the base
- Flowers: Slender panicles of feathery purple heads in late Summer
- Autumn: Flowers turn golden and can remain until following Summer
- Hardiness: Fully hardy in Ireland & UK
Potted Stipa Gigantea - Planting Instructions
- Potted plants can be planted any time of year
- Soak pot well before planting
- Dig hole approx. twice the size of the pot
- Firm in well and water thoroughly
- Best grown in full sun and well-drained soil
Potted Stipa Gigantea - Uses & Locations
- Striking specimen grass for borders
- Great planted alone or with other grasses & perennials
- Ideal for the backs of borders
- Not suited to very small gardens
- Perfect for cottage gardens, prairie planting & modern schemes
- Looks impressive planted in groups or as a focal point
- Companion plants: Verbena bonariensis, Helenium, Iris, Alliums & Panicum grasses
