Hakonechloa Albovariegata

Hakonechloa macra Albovariegata care guide

Hakonechloa macra ‘Albovariegata’ is a graceful, shade-loving ornamental grass distinguished by its slender green leaves edged with creamy-white variegation. It 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.