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Stipa pulcherrima
Stipa pulcherrima
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Laurence C.
Stipe admirable
Laurence C. • 40 FR
Laurence C.
Stipe admirable
Laurence C. • 40 FR
Very beautiful young plant we have had for several years. The picture on the website doesn't do it justice. It's a lovely, dense grass.
Sabine, 10/06/2023
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Stipa pulcherrima is also known as the Golden Feather Grass. From a fairly compact tuft of leaves emerges the flowering, in long, silver, languid spirals, as light as a breath. Filiform leaves and almost ethereal flowers play wonderfully with the wind and light, creating magnificent ephemeral scenes in the height of summer. Perfectly hardy and easy to grow in a sunny position with well-drained soil, this Stipa deserves to be planted more often, especially in dry, waterless gardens. It is a small grass of rare delicacy, which never becomes invasive but sometimes self-seeds in light soil. Comfortable in all gardens, from the most natural to the most contemporary, low maintenance, it is a perennial that fits the times.
The Stipa pulcherrima is a non-spreading herbaceous perennial plant belonging to the Poaceae family, like many grasses. Its origin is in the mountainous and arid regions of southern Europe and Asia Minor (Turkey, Iran and Armenia). This tufted plant, with a turf-like base, grows in a slightly arching clump composed of very thin linear leaves, smooth on the upper side, finely villous on the underside, of medium green colour. When mature, it will reach about 60cm (24in) in height when flowering and 40-45cm (16-18in) in width. Its growth is quite rapid, depending on the growing conditions. The foliage is evergreen. In summer, from June to late July depending on the climate, rigid culms emerge from the tuft of leaves, carrying inflorescences in the form of very long, slender, soft and silky spikes, with a very bright white-silver colour, turning golden in autumn. The seeds form in late summer on the spikes which retain their extraordinary beauty until winter. They are dispersed by the wind and ensure the species' perpetuity in gardens and in nature.
Hardy down to -15°C (5°F) in well-drained soil, Stipa pulcherrima is a perfect plant for dry gardens and areas where the soil is poor and rocky. This grass is appreciated for the indescribable poetry of its flowering, the extreme lightness of its hairy tufts, and its decorative aspect for a good part of the year. Animated by the slightest breeze, the plant is shaped by the wind, sublimated by the low evening light, softly rustling, almost musical. It accompanies flowering and light perennials such as linaria, penstemon, field daisies, Aster cordifolius, and scabious, as well as annual poppies and asphodels. Dark, green or purple foliage will highlight its long hairs that catch the light so well. Depending on the climate, you can choose, for example, Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Tom Thumb', Berberis thunbergii Atropurpurea, Sambucus Black Lace, or Physocarpus 'Diabolo' in moister soil. Plant it in a place where you can touch and contemplate it, along a path, on the edge of a terrace, or in a large pot, grouping several plants together.
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Plant Stipa pulcherrima in full sun or partial shade, in well-drained soil, even dry in summer, limestone and poor, and even stony or sandy. Hardy up to -15°C (5°F), it dislikes heavy and waterlogged soils in winter. A lovely plant that thrives easily, without any problems and without maintenance. Do not cut back the foliage in winter, simply comb it in late winter with your hand.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
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The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.