Stipa Gigantea | 9cm Pot

Excellent for the back of the border. Position: full sun Soil: moderately fertile, medium to light, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: June and July Hardiness: fully hardy Arching stems of glistening, golden, oat-like flowerheads above clumps of slender, grey-green leaves. This majestic semi-evergreen grass is an excellent specimen plant for a sunny, mixed or new perennial border. Perfect for introducing movement, it looks stunning under-planted with the rich purple flowerheads of Allium hollandicum ‘Purple Sensation’. Garden care: When planting always wear stout gardening gloves to protect against the sharp edges of the basal leaves. Wearing gloves, comb through the plant in early spring to remove dead foliage.