Blue Fescue | Festuca glauca 'Intense Blue'
Intense by name and nature
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Blue Fescue
Festuca glauca 'Intense Blue'
- Low-growing and utterly lovely, 'Intense Blue' has us feeling anything but the blues! Its distinctive foliage grows to roughly 30cm long, making it an ideal plant for border fronts.
- It also grows nicely in a patio pot on a sunny terrace as part of a contemporary planting scheme, or alongside other ornamental grasses in a prairie-inspired design.
- The needle-like leaves are evergreen, offering year-round interest, while the plant is hardy enough to withstand even harsh British winters.
- 'Intense Blue' is a recipient of the RHS Award of Garden Merit, indicating its stellar performance in British gardens.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Blue Fescue needs a heavy 40cm wide pot to stop it blowing over.
How big does it get?
Blue Fescue typically reaches a mature height of 30 cm and a spread of 30 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Blue Fescue requires full sun for at least 6 hours a day.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Blue Fescue prefers well-drained, poor to moderately fertile soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
Blue Fescue is drought-tolerant once established, needing water only when the top 5 centimetres of soil feel dry.
Will this plant need pruning?
Blue Fescue | Festuca glauca 'Intense Blue' does not need pruning. Simply comb your fingers through the plant in spring to remove any dead or loose foliage.
How hardy is this plant?
Blue Fescue is fully hardy (H5), enduring temperatures down to -15°C. It grows well across the UK, though it may need protection from severe winter wet in colder regions.
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