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Hakonechloa 'Sunflare' (P)

Hakonechloa 'Sunflare' (P)

Consumer Information

Narrative Description:

An explosion of colour! Just as the name suggests, this vibrant Japanese forest grass is chartreuse in colour, but becomes an intense golden yellow with more sun. The clump-forming, slightly cascading foliage is then highlighted with wine coloured flecks and tips, becoming more intense as the plant matures.

Ideal Conditions:

Prefers full sun with free-draining soil or compost.

Possible Situation:

Best in borders and large containers with other tall plants.

Resilience:

Hardy

Habit:

Clump Forming

Height x Spread / Trail:

20 x 60 cm

Features:

Typical Season:

Summer

Autumn

Flower Colour:

Foliage Colour:

yellow

Red

Flowering Time:

N/A

Planting Recommendations:

Bed/Border

Raised Bed

Container

Prefers:

Full Sun

Part Sun

Temperature Tolerance:

Dies back over winter, but should revive in spring.

Plant Care:

For best results, give this plant a light prune in early spring.

Cultural Information

Family:

POACEAE

Genus:

Hakonechloa

Cultivar:

Sunflare

UPOV:

HMAGSF1007

UPOV No:

EUPVR 48821

Category:

Ornamental Grasses

Recommended Pot Sizes:

Pot Spacing:

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:17/2427/24
Qty:2123

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

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.