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Alopecurus pratensis Aureovariegatus

Alopecurus pratensis Aureovariegatus
Vulpin des prés

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The Alopecurus pratensis 'Aureovariegatus', with pale green to purple spikes.
Height at maturity
60 cm
Spread at maturity
30 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Damp soil
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Best planting time March to April, September
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Flowering time January
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Description

The Alopecurus pratensis 'Aureovariegatus' is a deciduous grass with variegated leaves of green and gold. It is of modest size, reaching a height of 60cm (24in) and spreading modestly.

Easy to cultivate, the Meadow Foxtail will grow in any type of light and moist soil, in full sun or partial shade.

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Alopecurus pratensis Aureovariegatus (Flowering) Flowering
Alopecurus pratensis Aureovariegatus (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour green
Flowering time January

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour variegated with yellow

Plant habit

Height at maturity 60 cm
Spread at maturity 30 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Alopecurus

Species

pratensis

Cultivar

Aureovariegatus

Family

Poaceae

Other common names

Vulpin des prés

Origin

Central Europe

Product reference856811

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Planting and care

The Alopecurus pratensis Aureovariegatus should be planted in the sun or partial shade. It prefers rich and light soil, and can tolerate excessive water in winter.

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Planting period

Best planting time March to April, September
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Shaded rockery, Woodland edge, Undergrowth
Type of use Border
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Damp soil, draining

Care

Pruning instructions Prune the flowers and faded leaves down to the base, using secateurs or shears, at the end of winter.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time March to April
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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