How to Grow Golden Variegated Hakone Grass

Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' also known as Golden Variegated Hakone Grass. This beautiful ornamental grass is native to wet, rocky cliffs in the mountains of Japan. Cascading mounds of bamboo-like grass is so heavily variegated with yellow that very little green is left. It really brightens up shady spots in the garden it is also a wonderful container plant. Golden Variegated Hakone grass was awarded the 2009 perennial plant of the year! Here are some tips on how to grow Golden Variegated Hakone Grass

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Golden Variegated Hakone Grass
• Shovel
• Slow Release Fertilizer

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   Golden Variegated Hakone Grass

   Select 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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   Golden Variegated Hakone Grass

   Golden 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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   Golden Variegated Hakone Grass

   After 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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   Golden Variegated Hakone Grass

   Golden 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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   Golden Variegated Hakone Grass is a cool weather grower, if grown in warmer-drier climates, grow in more shade.

Tips & Warnings

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• Golden Variegated Hakone Grass is a cool weather grower, if grown in warmer-drier climates, grow in more shade.
• Do not over water Golden Variegated Hakone Grass likes moist but not soggy soil.

Resources

• Buy Golden Variegated Hakone Grass From The Author!
• How to Grow Black Mondo Grass

[tracysmith159]

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