Imperata 'Red Baron' - Blood Grass
Incredible leaf colour!
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Perfect In Pots
Plant In Sunshine
Winter Hardy
Easy To Grow
- Stunning bright red leaves in summer, deepening to rich burgundy in autumn.
- Superb in groups, dotted through gravel gardens or in pots on the patio.
- Tall clusters of silver, fluffy flowers in summer that move beautifully in the breeze.
- A hardy perennial, coming back bigger and better each year, grow it in a sunny spot for the best colour.
- Supplied as three established plants in 9cm pots, ready to plant out, growing to a height of 50cm (2in) and spread of 30cm (1 ft).
3 x 9cm Pots - Item: 560017
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Product Description
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).
What Is Supplied
Item 560017 supplied as:
Supplied as 3 established plants in 9 cm pots, ready to plant out.
Item 560592 supplied as:
Supplied as an established plant in a 17cm pot, ready to plant out.
Plant Information
Top Tips
These ornamental grasses are deciduous, cut back stems close to ground level from late February through to the end of March before new growth starts.
Care Guide
- 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.
Planting / Flowering Calendar
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Fully Grown Plant dimensions (approx)
50cm
30cm
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I had a problem with my order...one e mail and it was sorted. Very good service.My order was replaced with no extra cost.. my plants have always been 1st class
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I love these blood red grass plants...brings colour into your garden without being a flower... looks stunning in the breeze
Review Submitted: 23/03/2023 - 12:29:40
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Very fast and very kind to replace for free items that did not turn uo.Product:
Very healthy looking plants well packaged.
Review Submitted: 06/10/2022 - 11:12:45
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As you offered this item with extra free plays I ordered it and the free plants which have not arrived . I called you only to be told that in ever ordered he free plants which is totally incorrect as you have them shown as part of my order. You then God me that they were out of stock and agreed that I had ordered them at the sa.e time as the paid order there for I am not happy with this order.Product:
Nothing is perfect order not fulfild
Review Submitted: 06/10/2022 - 14:08:10
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6 very healthy plants arrived in good condition, despite being delivered in a heatwave.They have been planted according to instructions and have already made some new growth. I am hoping they survive the winter and make a good display next year.
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6 very healthy plants arrived in good condition
Review Submitted: 25/08/2022 - 09:16:45
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The service and plants were excellent. The packing had kept the plants healthy and ready for planting. They are now thriving in the garden despite the very hot weather of the last week.Product:
Beautiful condition and thriving.
Review Submitted: 16/08/2022 - 11:18:57
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Lovely healthy plants always well packed for delivery.Product:
Plants are always well packed for protection in delivery.
Review Submitted: 16/05/2022 - 18:08:02
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Very good service
Review Submitted: 01/02/2022 - 18:15:04
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The customer experience was great up until the point of receiving the plants. They duly arrived on time but the box innards looked as if they had been put through a tumble drier. All the plants apart from a couple had parted company with their pots and there was soil everywhere. The accompanying brochure was caked in compost. What a mess Not GBs fault but careless delivery agent I suspect.Product:
In spite of the plants coming out of the pots and the package in complete disarray the plants appear not to have suffered as they have been cut back ,so am generally pleased with their appearance and they have been planted so time will tell.
Review Submitted: 02/11/2021 - 17:28:44
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Healthy looking plants delivered quickly and well packagedProduct:
Healthy plants delivered fast
Review Submitted: 29/10/2021 - 11:38:31
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Service is brilliant plus great plans
Review Submitted: 14/09/2021 - 09:21:18
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Simple and efficient
Review Submitted: 14/09/2021 - 10:50:02
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First class service always ready to help with any enquiry.Product:
I purchased 6 blood red grasses and they arrived well packaged in a plastic case in a cardboard box. They will look fantastic once they have established into my garden
Review Submitted: 03/08/2019 - 04:01:51
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I like there service so pleased to sort stuff out if something goes wrongProduct:
Thought they were a bit raggy looking but hope they get better
Review Submitted: 19/06/2019 - 11:48:41
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Well packaged plantsProduct:
Nice plants in good condition
Review Submitted: 01/05/2017 - 17:58:56
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