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Japanese Forest Grass
£15.00
2 Litre pot
Key information
From the mountains South-West of Tokyo, Japanese Forest Grass brings bright green zest and structure to your garden. In the summer the grass is joined by sprays of light flowers before developing to a golden brown, adding seasonal interest in winter.
Save 20% on outdoor plants and pre-designed borders before February 28th! Discounts are automatically applied at the checkout. Plants will be delivered in the spring. A member of the Soto team will be in touch in March to arrange a suitable date for delivery.
Good to know
Year round interest
Pet friendly
Add a Small pot
Delivery & Returns
SOTO GARDENS EDITS AND COLLECTIONS: Soto deliver nationwide for all individual plants, pots and accessories via our courier partner, DPD within 3-7 working days. Outdoor plants will be delivered from the 18th March, a member of the Soto team will be in touch closer to the time. From the 18th March, Soto border collections are hand delivered within 3-7 working days to Greater London and the Home Counties. Please get in touch if you live outside these areas. Delivery is free for all orders over £50. For orders under £50, we charge £6. If you would like your order delivered after this period, please let us know when you’d like to take receipt in the delivery notes. Soto Guests, including BIG GREEN EGG and FLOWERBX are delivered in accordance with their T&C’s. Please see our delivery and returns page for more information. Please contact Soto if you’ve any questions.
Top Tip
Leave the foliage throughout the winter to add additional texture and interest to your outside space. Cut back to the base in late winter for new growth in the spring.
How to care for Japanese Forest Grass
Aspect
Sun, Partial and Shade
Happy anywhere but performs best in partial and shadier positions.
Care Level
Easy
This is a low maintenance, problem free plant.
Watering
Once or twice a week
Ensure soil is moist but not saturated.
Feeding
Add compost when planting
If you cut back the leaves in early winter, add more compost.
Soil
Tolerates most soil types
This plant likes a well drained soil. When planting add a drainage medium, such as grit or crocs, to encourage better drainage.
Quick facts
BOTANICAL NAME
Hakonechloa macra
PLANT TYPE
Grass that comes back every year (perennial grass)
RECOMMENDED SOTO POT SIZE
Small
HARDINESS
Very hardy
NURSERY POT SIZE
2L
TOXICITY
No toxic effects reported
EVENTUAL GROWTH (2-5 YEARS)
Height - 0.5m, Width - 0.5m
Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa macra)
In this Soto Masterclass, Max introduces the Japanese Forest Grass, revealing where Soto recommend using this outstanding grass within your garden scheme and its key features.
The Hakonechloa macra loves being in the sun but also does well in the shade. Hear how the grass provides yearlong interest and brings lovely texture and movement to a scheme.
The Japanese Forest Grass is very low maintenance but it does require a good cut back in spring. Max explains how and where to do this.
