Hakonechloa slender 'Aureola' P11(1L)

Hakonechloa slender 'Aureola' – elegance in the garden

Hakonechloa slender 'Aureola' is one of the most attractive ornamental grasses that brings lightness and a harmonious, oriental accent to the garden. Its features make it a favorite of gardeners and green designers around the world.

Plant characteristics

• Height and habit: The plant reaches 30–40 cm in height and forms compact, cascading clumps that resemble a waterfall of green-yellow leaves.
• List: Slender, delicate, light yellow with thin green stripes that illuminate the space, especially in shady areas.
• Flowering: It blooms in late summer, producing small, delicate spikes that do not dominate the decorative leaves, but subtly complement them.

Cultivation and care

• Position: It grows best in partial shade or shade, where it retains its intense coloration. In full sun, it may require more moisture.
• Substrate: It likes fertile, well-drained and moderately moist soils. It is advisable to avoid heavy and waterlogged soil.
• Frost resistance: It tolerates winter well (hardiness zone 5–9), but it is worth protecting young seedlings from frost.
• Care: In the spring, last year's leaves are removed to make room for new growth.

Use in the garden

• Japanese gardens: It fits perfectly into the aesthetics of gardens inspired by the culture of the Far East.
• Perennial beds: It creates a beautiful background for perennials with intense flower colors, such as hydrangeas, funkias and cranesbills.
• Containers: It works great in large pots on terraces and balconies, bringing elegance to urban spaces.

Advantages of Hakonechloa 'Aureola'

• A striking, golden colour that illuminates shaded areas.
• Low maintenance requirements.
• Versatility of use in various types of gardens.
• Excellent resistance to diseases and pests.

Plant Specification

• Flower pot: 1 liter
• Age: 2 years old
• Frost resistance: Yes