Deschampsia cespitosa 'Goldschleier'
Shimmering golden-yellow haze
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Deschampsia cespitosa 'Goldschleier'
- Add spectacular, shimmering movement to your garden with the enormous, airy clouds of silvery-yellow flower panicles produced by this stunning grass.
- Deschampsia cespitosa 'Goldschleier' catches the sunlight beautifully, creating a breathtaking, luminous golden haze that hovers above the border in summer.
- This deschampsia features a neat, dense mound of evergreen, dark green foliage that ensures the plant looks structured and tidy all year round.
- It is highly versatile and thrives in partial shade and moister soils, making it the perfect architectural grass for woodland edges and damp borders.
- The delicate, fading flower heads persist well into winter, providing essential, beautiful structure and catching the morning dew to spectacular effect.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Deschampsia cespitosa 'Goldschleier' needs a heavy 40cm wide pot to stop it blowing over.
How big does it get?
Deschampsia cespitosa 'Goldschleier' typically reaches a mature height of 90 cm and a spread of 60 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Deschampsia cespitosa 'Goldschleier' requires full sun for at least 6 hours a day.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Deschampsia cespitosa 'Goldschleier' prefers moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
Deschampsia cespitosa 'Goldschleier' needs about 2.5 centimetres of water per week, keeping the soil evenly moist.
Will this plant need pruning?
Deschampsia cespitosa 'Goldschleier' requires pruning in late winter or early spring. Cut the old stems back to around 10 to 15 centimetres from the ground before new growth appears.
How hardy is this plant?
Deschampsia cespitosa 'Goldschleier' is fully hardy (H5), tolerating temperatures down to -15°C. It is generally robust across the UK, though it may benefit from winter protection in the coldest regions.
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