Overview
Hakonechloa macra 'Greenhills' is a clump forming grass like in the genus Hakonechloa, part of the Poaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hakonechloa macra 'Greenhills' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens and cottage and informal garden.
About
Hakonechloa macra 'Greenhills' is a deciduous, clump-forming perennial grass belonging to the genus Hakonechloa. It develops a dense clump of gracefully bending stems with narrow leaves, showing interest from spring through to autumn. This cultivar thrives in well-drained soil and can grow in full sun or partial shade, adapting to various soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand with a range of pH levels. Suitable for city and courtyard gardens as well as cottage and informal garden settings, it is hardy to UK zone H7 and can be propagated by division in spring.
About the genus
Hakonechloa is a genus of bunchgrass in the tribe Molinieae of the grass family, Poaceae, native to eastern Asia.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Hakonechloa
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, North-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Hakonechloa macra 'Greenhills' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Grass Like
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Hakonechloa macra 'Greenhills'
- Propagation
- Divide in spring, when large enough.
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Hakonechloa macra 'Greenhills'?
Hakonechloa macra 'Greenhills' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Hakonechloa macra 'Greenhills' need?
Hakonechloa macra 'Greenhills' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
Is Hakonechloa macra 'Greenhills' hardy in the UK?
Hakonechloa macra 'Greenhills' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Hakonechloa macra 'Greenhills'?
Divide in spring, when large enough.
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