Product description
Festuca glauca Intense Blue is an evergreen, grassy shrub that can be situated in pots, borders, containers and displays within any garden. Commonly known as Blue Fescue, this plant will form in a compact, mounding habit with wirey blue shaded leaves. It will then, in the period between April and June, show neat flowering of a blue-green shade.
Partial shade is best for the plant, but it will also cope well in full sunlight. The low maintenance care levels of this plant make it easy-to-grow and, therefore, ideal for beginner plant growers. You should plant it in well-drained soil, ensuring that you water it moderately well in its first year so the plant establishes itself. After that period, the plant will become tolerant to mild droughts.
Please Note: When purchasing plants please consider that each live item is unique and may, therefore, differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. This plant will be supplied in a grower's pot.
Blue Fescue
Festuca 'Intense Blue'
Festuca 'Intense Blue'
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Product description
Festuca glauca Intense Blue is an evergreen, grassy shrub that can be situated in pots, borders, containers and displays within any garden. Commonly known as Blue Fescue, this plant will form in a compact, mounding habit with wirey blue shaded leaves. It will then, in the period between April and June, show neat flowering of a blue-green shade.
Partial shade is best for the plant, but it will also cope well in full sunlight. The low maintenance care levels of this plant make it easy-to-grow and, therefore, ideal for beginner plant growers. You should plant it in well-drained soil, ensuring that you water it moderately well in its first year so the plant establishes itself. After that period, the plant will become tolerant to mild droughts.
Please Note: When purchasing plants please consider that each live item is unique and may, therefore, differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. This plant will be supplied in a grower's pot.
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Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
Festuca thrives in well-drained soil and full sun. Avoid excess watering to prevent root rot.
How to Water
Water Festuca moderately, ensuring the soil is dry to the touch before watering again. These drought-tolerant plants prefer dry conditions once established, so avoid overwatering, especially during cooler months.
How to Plant
Plant Festuca in well-draining soil, in a sunny spot. Dig a hole slightly larger than the root ball, place the plant, and backfill with soil. Gently firm the soil around the base. Space plants 30-45cm apart to allow for their clumping growth habit.
