Eragrostis spectabilis 'Purple Love Grass'

Eragrostis spectabilis 'Purple Love Grass'

Growing up to a full metre in height, airy, almost cloud like flower tufts appear purple-red in colour. Flowers sit above sturdy flat swords of green and purple tinted foliage.

Price: £35.00 (Excluding VAT at 20%)

Unit Description:

50 Plants / Tray

Resilience:

Hardy

Habit:

Upright

Flowering Time:

June - August

Height x Spread:

100 x 50 cm

Available to Order:

N/A

Recommend Sales:

N/A

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Consumer Information

Narrative Description:

Growing up to a full metre in height, airy, almost cloud like flower tufts appear purple-red in colour. Flowers sit above sturdy flat swords of green and purple tinted foliage.

Ideal Conditions:

Prefers full sun or partial shade in free draining soil or compost.

Possible Situation:

Suitable for beds, borders, and large patio containers - on its own, or with other perennials and patio plants.

Accreditations /
Awards:

New to the Catalogue

Resilience:

Hardy

Habit:

Upright

Height x Spread / Trail:

100 x 50 cm

Features:

Typical Season:

Summer

Flower Colour:

Red

Foliage Colour:

purple

Flowering Time:

June - August

Planting Recommendations:

Bed/Border

Container

Prefers:

Full Sun

Part Sun

Temperature Tolerance:

A hardy plant which should survive normal winter conditions outside, especially if protected from the hardest frosts.

Plant Care:

Cultural Information

Family:

POACEAE

Genus:

Eragrostis

Species:

spectabilis

Cultivar:

Purple Love Grass

Category:

Ornamental Grasses

Recommended Pot Sizes:

Pot Spacing:

Leave enough room so that foliage does not overlap within crop time.

Typical time required from pot to sale:

0 weeks over Winter

0 weeks in Spring / Summer

Based on producing a finished pot size of 1L for plug products and 2L for liner products. (*)

Growing Media / Irrigation / Water Capacity:

Feeding / Fertilser
(during crop time):

Feeding Frequency:

Recommended pH:

Growth Regulation PGR:

Temperature During Production:

Temperature During Transport:

Availability

Available for Delivery:

N/A

Recommended Sales Window:

N/A

Forecast Availability:

Wk/Yr:51/2449/25
Qty:29

Please note: this forecasted availability is a guide only. Quantities can be increased or produced earlier on request.

Point of Sale Material:

XL 15cm (£5.25)

P&D Susceptibility

Common Pests:

Common Diseases:

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Additional Notes (*):

All information provided is based on producing a default finished pot size of 1L for our plug products, and 2L for 7cm and 9cm liner products. For alternative pot sizes please adjust cultural notes accordingly.

Finishing times - Based on average estimated climatic and environmental conditions, and are for guidance purposes only.

Temperature – These conditions assume a protected ornamental growing environment. Recommended growing is generally above 5°C.

Feeding – Does not specify controlled release or liquid fertiliser application. This choice will depend on your conditions, requirements and preferences – please contact your fertiliser consultant for suitable products to meet your requirements.

Growing media and pH – Is shown for guidance purposes only - please contact your growing media consultant for suitable growing media to meet your requirements.



Disclaimer

This information is for guidance purposes only and is based upon our own growing environment and experience during trials. It is wise to use your own knowledge about your growing conditions and local environment in order to make informed cultural decisions.

Qty Discounts Available

  • for orders over 50 trays + additional discounts when placed 16 weeks in advance

Min Order 10 Trays

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