Imperata 

'Rubra'

Common Name: 'Japanese Blood Grass', Red Baron

Hardy (H4)

New Season Growth

  • Imperata cylindrica ‘Red Baron’ (Japanese Blood Grass) – 2 Litre Pot

    Create striking contrast and modern texture in your garden with ‘Red Baron’, a dramatic ornamental grass known for its vivid red-tipped blades. This eye-catching variety adds colour from summer through autumn and works beautifully in borders, containers, or contemporary planting schemes.

    🌿 Plant Type: Deciduous ornamental grass
    📏 Height & Spread: Approx. 40–60cm x 30–50cm
    🪴 Pot Size: 2 Litre
    ☀️ Position: Full sun to partial shade
    🌱 Soil Type: Moist, well-drained soil
    ❄️ Hardiness: Fully hardy in the UK
    🎨 Foliage Colour: Green at the base with brilliant crimson-red tips, intensifying through the season

    Key Features:

    🔥 Vibrant Red Foliage – Unique flame-like colouring that deepens from summer into autumn
    🌿 Architectural Interest – Upright, clump-forming habit adds structure and texture
    🏡 Versatile Planting – Ideal for borders, gravel gardens, or patio containers
    🌦️ Low Maintenance – Easy to grow and requires minimal care
    🍂 Seasonal Impact – Provides long-lasting colour and interest into late autumn

    Growing Advice:

    • Plant in a sunny position for the strongest red colouring
    • Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained
    • Cut back dead foliage in late winter or early spring before new growth appears
    • Divide clumps every few years to maintain vigour

    Supplied As:
    Healthy, established plant in a 2 litre nursery pot, ready for planting.

    A bold and contemporary ornamental grass that delivers vibrant colour and texture—perfect for adding a fiery focal point to any UK garden.

    Plants are Approx 30-40cm Tall
    Photos included of two the actual plants, you will receive one similar or the same
Information Photo Taken From the RHS Website

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