Imperata cylindrica ‘Red Baron’

‘Imperata Red Baron’ is also known as Japanese Blood Grass. As the name suggests, this type of ornamental grass comes from Japan. It owes its name to its red coloured blades, which make it look as if the plant is covered in blood. The sun turns the plant increasingly red. The beautiful red colour becomes […]

Overgrown ornamental grass

Can be used in the garden or in a nice ornamental pot

Dark red colour

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Description

‘Imperata Red Baron’ is also known as Japanese Blood Grass. As the name suggests, this type of ornamental grass comes from Japan. It owes its name to its red coloured blades, which make it look as if the plant is covered in blood. The sun turns the plant increasingly red. The beautiful red colour becomes brighter when the grass is a little sheltered, but in the full sun the green of the plant will dominate. It is suitable for the full soil and for terrace planting in a pot. It is wise to fertilize Imperata Red Baron biannually, in spring and summer. Do this with organic fertilizer. It is important to wet the plant well afterwards, so that the manure sinks to the roots. This ornamental grass is frost-resistant, but in the first year it is best to cover it to prevent frost damage. After the plant has rooted well, you no longer need to cover it. It is wise to cut this type of ornamental grass back to just above the ground in early spring. It grows fairly quickly and will show red spots again a few weeks after it starts growing. On average, it takes until the end of May for the ‘Imperata’ to reach full size and have the red colour. The height of the plant varies between 40 and 70 cm.

Specifications

SKU
IMCYREBA29
GTIN
8720143936357
Brand
Elegrass
Cultivar
Red Baron
Bot. family
Imperata
Species
cylindrica

Max height
40
Location
sun, partial shade
Leaf colour
green red

Bee friendly?
Butterfly friendly?
Climbing assistance?
Edible?
not suitable for consumption
Evergreen?
Fragrant ?
Thorns?
Toxic?

Hardiness zones
Zone 7: -17.8 - -12.2 °C
Cutting period
III
Flowering period
Harvest period

GRASP certification
GRASP
MPS certification
MPS-A+
grown organically?
Min height
80 cm
Potsize
29 cm

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