Helictotrichon sem. 'Saphirsprudel' - 2 Ltr pot

Description
With its blue-green leaf colouring, Blue oat grass 'Saphirsprudel' (Helictotrichon sempervirens) is a decorative design element in the garden, which also stands out with its clump-forming growth. The brown panicles of flowers adorn this grass from summer onwards. It feels most at home in a sunny location with a well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil. In favourable conditions, this hardy grass reaches a height of approx. 1 m and grows up to 60 cm wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Helictotrichon sempervir.'Sapphire fizz'.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * attractive flower panicles

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The wintergreen leaves of the Blue oat grass 'Saphirsprudel's are blue-green, linear.

Frost hardiness
The Blue oat grass 'Saphirsprudel' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Nest-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 ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Planting partner
The Blue oat grass 'Saphirsprudel' sets beautiful accents together with: Dalmatian Silver Yarrow, Mediterranean Junker Lily.

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
The brown flowers of Blue oat grass 'Saphirsprudel' appear in panicles from July to August.

Use
Group planting, rock garden, roof garden, steppe garden