Chasmanthium latifolium

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One of the very best perennial grasses, with flowers and seedpods like flattened ears of wheat. More
50 seeds 157034 £2.95 In stock
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1 x 9cm pot 511343-1 £6.95 Delivery late April
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3 x 9cm pots 511343-3 £18.95 Delivery late April
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More Details

An easy and elegant plant to grow. Lovely cascading over a path at the front of a border, and in a vase. One of our newfounf favourites. Dries brilliantly too.

Genus Chasmanthium
Group/Species latifolium
Type Perennial
Common Name North America Wild Oats
Border Position Cutting Garden
Soil Type Broad Tolerance
Scent Unscented
Site Full Sun
Moisture Well-drained
Height 90cm (36in)
Spacing 45cm (18in)
Sowing, Seeds, Planting Sow at any time, in a well-lit position, into a good, soil-based compost. Cover seeds thinly and keep moist at around 15°C. Seedlings should be potted on and grown on singly, or in clumps for more rapid establishment of a large specimen. Prefers a fertile soil in full sun, add plenty of organic matter to the soil before planting. Add grit to the base of the hole on heavy ground. Water until established. Plant in groups of 3 or more. Sprinkle mycorrhizal fungi (Rootgrow) into the base of the planting hole and water well after planting.
Care Tips The fresh and dried seed stalks are wonderful in flower arrangements. Flower stems can be left on the plant through winter. They will naturally die back, but tidy up in spring by cutting back stems close to ground level.
Flowering July - August
Vase Life No conditioning needed.
Harvesting Flower production: 2 months, and seed heads for at least twice this time.
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  • Sow Under Cover/Plant Indoors
  • Direct Sow/Plant Outdoors
  • Flowers/Harvest
Advice

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Delivery

Plant Delivery - When in stock, please allow up to 4-6 weeks for despatch. For fruit & veg bare roots/crowns or potatoes, please allow up to 2 weeks for despatch.

Seeds Delivery - When in stock, please allow up to 5 days for despatch.

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Chasmanthium latifolium reviews

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Reviewed 16th August 2019 by Gill

Delivered quickly in perfect condition

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Reviewed 6th August 2019 by Trevor

Excellent plants, now growing well.

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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Daphne

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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Jane

Beautiful plant which is doing very well

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