Things You'll Need:
- Golden Variegated Hakone Grass
- Shovel
- Slow Release Fertilizer
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Step 1
Golden Variegated Hakone GrassSelect a suitable planting site for the Golden Variegated Hakone Grass. A partially shaded spot in your garden is perfect. It can even tolerate deep shade but it may be a little leggy.
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Step 2
Golden Variegated Hakone GrassGolden Variegated Hakone Grass likes slightly moist soil conditions. When you are ready to plant, dig a hole about twice the size of the Golden Variegated Hakone grass root ball and amend the soil with lots of organic matter and mix in a slow release fertilizer. Firm the soil around the roots but do not bury too deep. You want the soil line on the root ball to be even with the ground level.
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Step 3
Golden Variegated Hakone GrassAfter you have planted the Golden Variegated Hakone Grass, water it in thoroughly. Then water it every day there after for a week. Then water every other day. The best way to check if you need to water is by putting your finger in the soil and if it is moist you don't need to water. If it is dry, water.
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Step 4
Golden Variegated Hakone GrassGolden Variegated Hakone Grass is a perennial and all of the foliage turns brown in the winter. This is a dormancy phase that Hakone Grass needs to store energy for next years growth. It is a good idea to cut the dead foliage off in late winter to Early Spring. You may cut the foliage one to two inches above the soil. This will keep Golden Variegated Hakone Grass looking clean and fresh.
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Step 5
Golden Variegated Hakone Grass is a cool weather grower, if grown in warmer-drier climates, grow in more shade.











Comments
tracysmith159 said
on 5/30/2009 Interesting. I never heard of this before. 5* and recommendation