Festuca glauca 'Siskiyou Blue'
Blue fescue
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£12.99 - Regular price
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£12.99
2 litre pot
- Evergreen foliage
- Excellent blue colour
- Low maintenance
- Suitable for dry gardens
- Ideal for modern planting schemes
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Aspect
full sun
Hardiness
Fully hardy in most parts of the UK with well-drained soil.
Flowers
June - July
Soil type
Sandy soil, chalk, loam
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Why we like this plant
Choose Festuca glauca 'Siskiyou Blue' for its vivid blue foliage and tidy habit. It works beautifully as edging, in gravel gardens or mixed with flowering perennials where its cool tones provide year-round contrast.
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About this plant
A compact ornamental grass prized for its striking icy blue foliage and neat mound-forming habit. Its cool colouring and fine texture bring contrast and structure to sunny borders, gravel gardens and patio containers.
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Key features
- Intense blue-grey evergreen foliage
- Compact rounded growth habit
- Fine texture for contrast planting
- Drought tolerant once established
- Excellent for edging and containers
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Eventual height and
spreadHeight: 20–30cm | Spread: 25–35cm
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Growth
habitCompact clump-forming evergreen grass
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Moisture
Well-drained to dry
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Position in
the GardenBorder edge, gravel garden or patio container
Planting guide
Plant in spring or autumn in full sun and sharply drained soil. Avoid heavy clay or waterlogged positions. Space plants well to maintain airflow and preserve their compact shape.
Care tips
Comb through foliage in spring to remove dead leaves and maintain a fresh appearance. Divide clumps every few years if plants begin to thin in the centre.
Winter care
Leave foliage in place through winter for year-round interest. Remove dead leaves by combing through the plant in early spring and avoid overly wet winter conditions.