Graceful red-tinged ornamental grass with shimmering spikes. Adds texture and movement to borders and arrangements. When to sow: Mar/Apr & Sep HOW TO SOW MELICA RED SPIRE :Sow in to pots thinly on surface of moist compost, lightly cover, keep at 15–20°C, and frow on and transplant out once establshed. - Classification: Hardy Perennial
- Expert Level: Easy to grow
- Germination time: 2–3 weeks
- Flowering Time: May–Jul
- Site: Full Sun
- Soil Type: Well-drained/Poor to moderately fertile
- Soil Acidity: Neutral/Alkaline
- Moisture: Well Drained
- Care: Cut back old growth in spring, drought tolerant once established.
- Use: Dried arrangements, borders, naturalistic plantings.
- Harvest: Cut flower spikes when fully coloured for fresh or dried use.
- Days to Maturity: 120 days
- Feed: Everlasting
- Height:60–80 cm
- Plant Spacing: 40 cm
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