Name: Imperata 'Red Baron' - Blood Grass
SKU: EW91Z 560017
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Imperata ‘Red Baron’ – Blood Grass

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Ornamental grasses are currently enjoying incredible popularity as both seasoned and novice gardeners alike discover the incredible and ever-increasing range of varieties available, and Imperata ?Red Baron?, better known as Blood Grass, has to be one of the most striking!

Blood Grass will slowly form large clumps and looks amazing when planted en masse, with its dazzling red blades providing contrasts of colour and texture with the surrounding garden plants. Between June and August, clusters of fluffy, silvery flowers appear, adding yet more visual interest. Try it dotted around a gravel or rock garden or in a pot so that you can get up close and admire it.

Growing in full sun will give the best colouring, although it will be fine in partial shade. As a deciduous grass, it will die back in winter and should be cut back to ground level in February, but don?t worry, you?ll see brand new shoots in March, heralding the arrival of spring and a new season of amazing colour!

Supplied as three established plants in 9cm pots, ready to plant out, growing to a height of 50cm (2in) and spread of 30cm (1ft).

Care Information

Before planting, prepare the soil by digging over and removing any weeds. Incorporate some well-rotted manure to enrich the soil if necessary.
When planting a number of perennials, arrange them on the surface so you can see how they will look before planting.
Individually knock out each plant from its container. Look at the roots ? if they are circling around the compost, it is best to tease them out. To do this, push your fingers into the rootball along the bottom edge and pull. Do this in a couple of places. This should encourage the roots to spread into the surrounding soil.
Next use a trowel or spade to create a hole just deep and wide enough to set in the rootball.
The aim is to bury just the roots, leaving the bases of the stems (when in growth in summer) or the shoots (in spring) above ground.
Firm back around the soil, using your hand for small clumps and your heel on larger areas.
Water in well to settle the soil.
Clumps can be dug up and divided in autumn or spring to give you more plants.