Overview
Elegia tectorum 'Fish Hoek' is a columnar upright grass like in the genus Elegia, part of the Restionaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Elegia tectorum 'Fish Hoek' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H2. Suggested uses include architectural, coastal, cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, low maintenance and flower borders and beds.
About
Elegia tectorum 'Fish Hoek' is a grass-like evergreen cultivar with a columnar upright habit, belonging to the genus Elegia native to Cape Province, South Africa. It thrives in full sun and prefers sheltered, south- or west-facing aspects with moist but well-drained loam or sandy soils of varying pH. Hardy to UK zone H2, this plant is suitable for architectural and coastal gardens, as well as patios and containers. It offers seasonal interest from spring through autumn and is propagated by seed or division.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Elegia
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H2
Plant details
Elegia tectorum 'Fish Hoek' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Grass Like
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Architectural, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Low Maintenance, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Elegia tectorum 'Fish Hoek'
- Propagation
- Seed, Division
- Pest resistance
- Glasshouse red spider mite, Glasshouse whitefly
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Elegia tectorum 'Fish Hoek'?
Elegia tectorum 'Fish Hoek' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Elegia tectorum 'Fish Hoek' need?
Elegia tectorum 'Fish Hoek' grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Elegia tectorum 'Fish Hoek' hardy in the UK?
Elegia tectorum 'Fish Hoek' has an RHS hardiness rating of H2, meaning it is tender, tolerating 1–5°C, and needs frost-free protection over winter.
How do I propagate Elegia tectorum 'Fish Hoek'?
Seed, Division.
