Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue' - 10 Ltr pot

Description
With its blue-grey leaf colouring, Blue fescue 'Elijah Blue' (Festuca glauca) is a decorative design element in the garden, which also stands out with its bushy, clump-forming growth. The creamy white flower plumes adorn this grass from spring onwards. It feels most at home in a sunny location with sandy, loamy soil that is as well-drained as possible. In favourable conditions, this hardy grass reaches a height of approx. 25 cm and grows up to 30 cm wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Festuca ovina var. glauca, Festuca ovina 'Glauca'.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * easy to care for

leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The wintergreen leaves of Blue fescue 'Elijah Blue's are blue-grey, linear.

Frost hardiness
The Blue fescue 'Elijah Blue' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bushy, clump-forming.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from March to April - Pruning: In the period from February to March.

Flower
The creamy white flowers appear from May to June.

Use
Solitary, group planting, cottage garden, heather garden, rock garden