Eragrostis Spectabilis

Purple Love Grass

From £7.99
Supplied as 9cm Pot grown plants
CODE KP2247
Supplied as 9cm Pot grown plants
CODE KP2248
9cm Pot grown plants
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  • Suitable for planting in sunny and partially shaded locations
  • Excellent for cut flowers
  • Autumn flowering time
  • Variegated foliage colour
  • Mixed flowering Colour

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Product Description

Eragrostis spectabilis, otherwise known as 'purple love grass', is a standout variety with light green foliage that blends into striking red through autumn. It also produces lovely, delicate red-purple flowers in late summer which fade to bronze with the foliage in autumn. A great feature within the garden border but also good as part of a cut flower display. Height and spread 80cm.

Plant Size

Mature Height 100 cm
Mature Spread 100 cm
Plant Spacing 90 cm

Planting Notes

Planting Plant in a hole large enough to firmly hold the roots.
Soil Type Well drained fertile soil.

Growing at a glance…

In late winter/spring cut out any dead foliage and remove the previous years flower stems. Wear gloves to protect hands from the sharp foliage.Plant out as soon as possible. Plant in well dug prepared soil. Grow at the back of the border or free standing.

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