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Hakonechloa macra 'Albovariegata' (Variegated Japanese Grass)

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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.

Hakonechloa macra 'Albovariegata' plant.
Hakonechloa macra 'Albovariegata' plant growing in a pot.
Hakonechloa macra 'Albovariegata' plant with variegated leaves.
The average plant height is 15cm.
$22.88

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Suited to regions:Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:Grasses
Height:1.00 m
Spread:1.00 m
Flowering time:
Tolerances:Coastal
Garden uses:Borders, Containers, Living areas, Parks, Paths & Steps, Ponds, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles:Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Woodland
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
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Sku15572

Hakonechloa macra 'Albovariegata' care tips

Hakonechloa macra ‘Albovariegata’ thrives in partial to full shade, where the foliage maintains its crisp colouring and soft, cascading form. This cultivar prefers moist, well-drained, fertile soil and benefits from regular watering, especially during dry periods. Ideal for shaded borders, woodland gardens, or containers, ‘Albovariegata’ adds texture and light to dim spaces without being invasive. It forms neat, slow-spreading clumps and is best left undisturbed once established. Cut back old foliage in late winter or early spring to encourage fresh new growth. The plant is frost-tolerant, low-maintenance, and generally pest-free. In autumn, its foliage may develop hints of pink or bronze, adding subtle seasonal interest.

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