Festival Grass / FAQs

We all know that plants are dynamic, living things, and because we understand so much about our own plants (we carry out trials around the world) we appreciate the subtle differences regarding their growth and habit.

Which is why it’s worthwhile visiting the section of our site which gives you local information – which plants are available; when it’s best to plant, prune and feed them; tips and so on. It’s all here to help you enjoy them more.

Apart from in a pot, how else can I grow Festival Grass?

Because Festival Grass is clump-forming, it’s very useful planted en masse in the landscape. Its color and spiky texture also make it an ideal accent plant in a mixed-border style of planting theme.

How big will Festival Grass grow?

The individual leaves are a yard long on a mature plant, but the weeping nature of the plant means that its actual height is only 2ft 6in. The base from which the leaves emerge will eventually be about 18 in. across while the plant’s width, from leaf tip to leaf tip, will reach 5 feet.

Will Festival Grass grow well in shade?

It thrives and maintains its brilliant foliage color in full sun. It will tolerate some shade but the brighter the position the better.

How much water, and how do I fertilize?

Festival Grass is happy with low to moderate watering, and in terms of fertilizing, in spring give it some controlled release fertilizer.

 

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