IMPERATA c RED BARON 2L

Description
With its green-red leaf colouring, the Cogon grass 'Red Baron' (Imperata cylindrica) is a decorative design element in the garden, which also stands out with its upright, clump-forming and loose growth. 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. 40 cm and grows up to 40 cm wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Imperata cylindrica 'Rubra'.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * attractive red autumn colouring

leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of Cogon grass 'Red Baron' are green-red, linear. Cogon grass 'Red Baron' turns bright red in autumn.

Spread
Chile to North America.

Frost hardiness
The Cogon grass 'Red Baron' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, clump-forming, loose.

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

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered 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).

Planting partner
The Cogon grass 'Red Baron' sets beautiful accents together with: Large butterwort, coneflower, meadow button.

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

Care
This plant should not be cut back in autumn as it looks pretty in winter or the dead plant parts serve as winter protection. Only prune in spring before new shoots appear.

Use
Heather garden, shrub border, perennial bed, small/front garden