Imperata cylindrica 'Red Baron' is a striking ornamental grass whose upright green blades are tipped with vivid blood red, deepening to rich crimson through late summer and autumn. Backlit by low sun, it glows.
- Pack: 24 young plants in 11cm pots, about 15-25cm tall as supplied
- Foliage: green blades with red tips, strongest colour late summer into autumn
- Habit: slowly spreading, upright clumps
- Light: full sun to light shade; colour is best in good light
- Use: borders, containers and mixed planting with purple or gold plants
Plant in spring in a sheltered, sunny spot with moist, well-drained soil, and water during dry spells while it establishes. Cut back the old foliage in early spring. In a cold, exposed garden a little winter protection when young is sensible.
Supplied as young plants in growing pots, shipped directly from our partner growers. Plants are living products, so size and shape can vary slightly from the photo.
At a Glance
- Type: outdoor garden plant
- Pack: 24 plants
- Height: approx. 15-25 cm as supplied
- Pot: Ø11 cm nursery pot
- Light: full sun or partial shade
- Delivery: free delivery across Ireland and 24 more EU countries (5–8 working days), covered by our healthy-arrival guarantee
- Sun or shade
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 m
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 m
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Flowers
- Summer
- Time to maturity
- 2-5 years
- Soil
- Clay, Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid to alkaline
- Moisture
- Moist
- Aspect
- South, West, East
- Hardiness (RHS)
- H4 (to about -5 °C)
Sources:
Ranges come from the RHS Plant Finder and PFAF. They show what each plant tolerates; local conditions vary.
Free delivery, always — on every order across Ireland and the EU 🌿
Typical Delivery Times
Ireland and all EU destinations — 5–8 working days
Delivery times are estimates and may vary based on local conditions.
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