Ophiopogon planiscapus Niger

Ophiopogon planiscapus Nigrescens

From £6.99
Supplied as 9cm Pot grown plants
CODE KP1160
Supplied as 9cm Pot grown plants
CODE KP1161
9cm Pot grown plants
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  • Suitable for planting in sunny and partially shaded locations
  • Suitable for growing in pots and containers
  • Summer flowering time
  • Black foliage colour
  • Purple flowering Colour

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Product Description

A superb, clump-forming perennial that produces black ornamental grass with narrow strap-shaped leaves. In summer, small violet-purple flowers appear, followed by black berries. They look great planted in patio pots where they will add colour and texture to your garden. Forms a 25-30cm clump. Supplied in a 9cm pot.

Plant Size

Mature Height 30 cm
Mature Spread 30 cm
Plant Spacing 25 cm
Annual Growth 10 cm

Planting Notes

Planting Remove from the pot and plant in a hole the same depth as the container
Soil Type Best planted in moderately fertile, moist but well drained soil.

Growing at a glance…

Top dress with leaf mould in autumn. Grow at the front of the border, in a container or as grassy ground cover. Ensure its soil is kept moist throughout the summer months and divide in Spring once they begin to regrow. Position somewhere that gets plenty of sunlight, but will tolerate partially shaded areas too.

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