japanese grass
Japanese grass is an elegant and versatile addition to New Zealand gardens, loved for its lush, arching foliage and ability to bring refined texture to shady or partially shaded spots. This ornamental grass is most commonly associated with members of the Hakonechloa family, prized for their cascading mounds and gentle movement in the wind. Japanese grass offers both beauty and practicality, making it a favourite for gardeners seeking ground cover, border definition, or a tranquil feel in their landscape design.
Imperata Red Baron
Imperata 'Red Baron', commonly known as Japanese Blood Grass, features leaves that are green at the base and become red further up the blade. Through summer and autumn, the red colouring intensifies such that the foliage appears to be glowing. It grows as a clump to about 45 cm tall and the same wide. Japanese Blood Grass is commonly used in borders or mixed plantings, included in rock gardens, maintained in a container, or mass planted for an impressive display. This plant is popular with landscape designers and experienced gardeners due to its sheer beauty.
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Miscanthus sinensis
Miscanthus sinensis is an ornamental grass that grows as a clump of narrow, arching, green leaves. The colouring gives a light silver-green effect to the foliage, hence the common name, Japanese Silver Grass. Tall spikes of plum-like flowers are borne in summer, which are cream with a pink tone as they grow to 1.5 m tall and 1 m wide. Miscanthus sinensis is commonly included in mixed plantings, planted around a water feature, used as a backdrop for other plants, or included in borders.
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