japanese variegated grass
Japanese variegated grass is a sought-after ornamental grass prized for its unique striped foliage and graceful habit, bringing a touch of the exotic to New Zealand gardens. Whether planting for texture, colour contrast, or soft movement, this beautiful grass elevates shaded borders, woodland settings, and containers. With stunning green leaves streaked with cream or gold, Japanese variegated grasses thrive in our climate, adapting well to both full and partial shade. Their lush mounds gently spill over pathways and soften the edges of garden beds, making them ideal companion plants for ferns, hostas, and low-growing perennials.
Hakonechloa macra 'Albostriata'
Hakonechloa macra 'Albostriata', commonly known as Japanese Forest Grass, is a stunning ornamental grass. It features variegated green foliage with cream stripes near the leaf margins. It grows as a large, soft-looking mound to about 1 m tall and the same wide. This Japanese Frost Grass is commonly used to line pathways or waterways, planted under large trees and shrubs, or grown in a large container. The beauty of Hakonechloa macra 'Albostriata' affords year-round interest.
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Hakonechloa 'Albovariegata'
Hakonechloa macra 'Albovariegata', commonly known as variegated Japanese Forest Grass, features lush foliage that is variegated dark green with narrow, cream stripes. It grows as a large, soft looking mound to about 1 m tall and the same wide. This Japanese Forest Grass is commonly used to line pathways or waterways, added to a mixed or border planting, planted around outdoor living areas, grown around the base of large trees, mass planted either as a groundcover or on a bank, or grown in a large container.
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