Does Hakonechloa like sun or shade?
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Hakonechloa macra Prefers moist, well-drained soils in part- shade. It is very tolerant of sun if the soil does not dry out, but may be happiest in a bright shaded spot. Hakonechloa macra is fully hardy and returns year after year with minimal care. Its slow-spreading habit makes it easy to manage, and its texture offers a calming contrast to bold foliage and flowers. For best colour and growth, ensure regular watering during dry spells and an annual mulch.
Is Hakonechloa macra fast growing?
Growth rate: all gold japanese forest grass has a slow to moderate growth rate, forming a dense, mound like clump over time. I would strongly recommend the japanese forest grass – hakenochloa macro ‘aureola’. It is best grown under trees in partial shade to full shade. In partial shade, the leaves are slightly variegated lime-green and yellow. In full shade, the leaves tend to be just lime-green.Japanese Forest Grass is slow growing and low maintenance. Simply remove dead leaves in the late fall or spring. They prefer moist soil conditions and shade or part shade; leaves can burn if in full sun.
Where do you plant Hakonechloa macra?
Hakonechloa likes a rich, moist soil so incorporate lots of well-rotted garden compost into the planting hole and surrounding area. Plants will not do well in very heavy or excessively dry soil. Leaf colour is usually deeper and longer-lasting in partial shade than full sun. Hakonechloa pair well with other shade-loving plants with bold textures such as hosta, heucheras, ferns, tiarella, pulmonaria, and brunnera.
Does Hakonechloa macra spread?
Hakonechloa macra is fully hardy and returns year after year with minimal care. Its slow-spreading habit makes it easy to manage, and its texture offers a calming contrast to bold foliage and flowers. For best colour and growth, ensure regular watering during dry spells and an annual mulch. In late winter or early spring, before new growth appears, cut back old foliage to ground level. This tidies the plant and allows new leaves to emerge unimpeded. Remove any dead or damaged leaves throughout the season to keep Hakonechloa macra ‘Allgold’ looking its best.