Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue'

Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue'

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(Blue fescue) Grown for its narrow, intense silvery-blue leaves all year round, Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue' is a dwarf grass ideal for any sunny and well drained site. Blue-green flowers appear in summer, which fade to pale-brown by autumn.

Very suitable for growing in a large container or tub.

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Standard: £5.95
Shipped within 2-3 working days
Priority: £15
Shipped ASAP
Click & Collect: free
+5% discount

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Surcharges apply for delivery to Highlands & Islands.

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Position: Full sun.
Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
Hardiness: Hardy.
Flowering Period: July - September.
Rate of Growth: Slow.
Habit: Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue' is a low clump forming grass.
- Height: up to 30 cm (1 ft)
- Spread: 30 cm (1 ft)

How Much Sun: Full Sun
Eventual Size: Grass - Small (less than 1m)
Growing Conditions: Site: Coastal Areas, Soil: Not Fussy, Soil: Dry/Sandy, Site: Windy
Special Features: Foliage - Blue/Silver, Suitable for Containers

Brand BlueBell Nursery

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