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Reineckea carnea - Chinese Lucky Grass

Reineckea carnea
Chinese lucky grass

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Young plant arrived in a disastrous state, like the rest of the package (DPD carrier): taken out of the bucket, soil spread everywhere in the cardboard, naked roots.... Immediately planted, ongoing rescue attempt...

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A rhizomatous perennial quite similar to Ophiopogon, which spreads as ground cover over time. This small plant forms a clump of fine, very fresh light green leaves that persist in winter. Short cherry-red flowering stems adorned with small light pink star-shaped flowers appear in late summer, not exceeding the foliage. Hardy, it is easily cultivated in semi-shade or shade, in any slightly clayey soil, from moist to dry in summer. Hot summers promote flowering.
Flower size
15 cm
Height at maturity
35 cm
Spread at maturity
50 cm
Exposure
Partial shade, Shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -18°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
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Best planting time March to April
Recommended planting time February to April, September to October
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Description

The Reineckea carnea, commonly known as the Chinese Lilyturf or Japanese Lilyturf, is a small perennial ground-covering plant that resembles both Ophiopogons and Lily of the Valley. It is characterized by evergreen foliage of a very fresh green color, as well as a late summer flowering of small light pink star-shaped flowers held on short cherry red stems. It is a cold-resistant plant that needs warm summers to bloom abundantly, especially to produce beautiful bright red berries. The Reineckea carnea is a delicate wonder for slightly shaded areas of the garden. It thrives in partial shade or shade, in a rather rich soil, including under trees and at the base of bushes, where the soil is often very dry in summer. All these qualities earned it the Courson Award in 2005.

The Reineckea carnea (synonyms Sansevieria carnea, AReineckea yunnanensis) belongs to the asparagus or convallariaceae family depending on the classification. This botanical species is native to China and Japan, where it grows in Himalayan forests. The plant has a rhizomatous rootstock, it takes a little time to establish itself and then spreads quite rapidly thanks to its rhizomes. The vegetation rarely exceeds 40 cm (16in) in height. It takes the form of clumps composed of long, narrow, linear leaves resembling those of a grass. Each leaf measures up to 40 cm (16in) long and 0.5 to 3 cm (0 to 1in) wide. The color of the lamina is a light and vivid green throughout the year, even in winter. In case of drought, the leaves may dry out, but the plant regrows from the rootstock as soon as the first rains come. Flowering takes place in September-October: the flower stems form outside the foliage, they are often lower than the vegetation. They are thick and short stems, of a very bright red-pink color, each bearing 3 to 8 small flesh-colored flowers. The flowers have 6 petals fused at the base, opening into stars. Fruiting is random. It takes the form of small round and shiny berries measuring less than 1 cm (0in) in diameter, of a very bright pink-red color.

Plant the Chinese Lilyturf on the edge of woodlands, under deciduous trees, in slightly shaded borders, near a pathway to enjoy the delicacy of its flowering. For example, associate it with small ferns such as Asplenium scolopendrium, Vinca minor (periwinkles), bluebells, perennial Bleeding Hearts or Liriopes that bloom at the same time in shades of mauve. Reineckea carnea can also be grown in pots.

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Reineckea carnea - Chinese Lucky Grass (Flowering) Flowering
Reineckea carnea - Chinese Lucky Grass (Plant habit) Plant habit

Flowering

Flower colour pink
Flowering time September to October
Inflorescence Spike
Flower size 15 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 35 cm
Spread at maturity 50 cm
Growth rate slow

Botanical data

Genus

Reineckea

Species

carnea

Family

Asparagaceae

Other common names

Chinese lucky grass

Origin

China

Product reference172401

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Planting and care

Cultivate the Chinese muguet under deciduous bushes or trees, or as a border in a semi-shaded to shaded position. Plant it in a preferably clayey soil, ideally a mixture of sand, clayey soil, and compost. It adapts to slightly acidic to slightly calcareous soils. Water regularly until the plant establishes, especially during the first dry summer. Once well-established, this perennial can fend for itself. It tolerates the root competition from trees and bushes. This perennial is not afraid of strong frosts, down to -15 °C at its lowest. It can be useful to lay a carpet of dead leaves or fern fronds on young plantings in very cold regions. 

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Planting period

Best planting time March to April
Recommended planting time February to April, September to October

Intended location

Suitable for Woodland edge, Undergrowth
Type of use Border, Edge of border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -18°C (USDA zone 7a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Partial shade, Shade
Soil pH Neutral, Any
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, heavy, clayey and sandy

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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