Overview
Hakonechloa macra 'Mulled Wine' is a tufted grass like in the genus Hakonechloa, part of the Poaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Hakonechloa macra 'Mulled Wine' grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, city and courtyard gardens, low maintenance, flower borders and beds, garden edging and underplanting of roses and shrubs.
About
Hakonechloa macra 'Mulled Wine' is a deciduous, tufted perennial grass belonging to the genus Hakonechloa, known for its gracefully bending stems and narrow leaves. This cultivar thrives in partial shade with moist but well-drained loam soil, ideally in sheltered positions. It is hardy to UK zone H7 and is suitable for various garden settings including cottage gardens, patios, and city courtyards. 'Mulled Wine' offers seasonal interest from spring through autumn, complementing flower borders, beds, and underplanting schemes with roses and shrubs.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Hakonechloa
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Hakonechloa macra 'Mulled Wine' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Grass Like
- Habit
- Tufted
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, City and courtyard gardens, Low Maintenance, Flower borders and beds, Garden edging, Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Hakonechloa macra 'Mulled Wine'
- Propagation
- Division in mid-spring
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Hakonechloa macra 'Mulled Wine'?
Hakonechloa macra 'Mulled Wine' prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Hakonechloa macra 'Mulled Wine' need?
Hakonechloa macra 'Mulled Wine' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Hakonechloa macra 'Mulled Wine' hardy in the UK?
Hakonechloa macra 'Mulled Wine' 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 'Mulled Wine'?
Division in mid-spring.
More in the Hakonechloa genus
- Hakonechloa macra 'Greenhills'
- Hakonechloa macra 'Mediovariegata' (v)Japanese forest grass 'Mediovariegata'
- Hakonechloa macra 'Stripe It Rich' (v)