A tightly clumping grass native to SE Asia with very large leaves and pink flower heads. Bamboo like appearance. Ideal for subtropical gardens as a feature plant or hedge. Fast growing and lush green. Looks best when older branches are pruned down close to the ground and allows green shoots to... reshoot... FULL NAME: TIGER GRASSThysanolaena maxima HEIGHT WHEN MATURE: 2.5-3m POLE DIAMETER MATURE: 2cm SHAPE: "V" shape LEAF FORMATION: Poles visible for bottom 1/2 then large broad leaves to top SUGGESTED PLANTING DISTANCE: 1.5m between plants LANDSCAPE OPTIONS: Hedge, screen KNOWN FOR: hardy tall clumping grass with flowers OK FOR POTS? ✓ BEST CLIMATE: Full sun to part shade TEMPERATURE RANGE: to -2°C WATERING: Every other day for first month until established. OPTIMIM FEEDING: Twice a year (Spring & Autumn) - suggested Osmocote slow release 6mth BEST SOIL: Free draining soils with good organics turned over. Can mulch with a leaf litter (not tea tree). If soil is sand mix in organic matter. If clay mounding is recommended. SHIPMENT OPTIONS: 200mm pots - can fit up to 6 in a special plant box. 300mm & 45L bags need to be trucked in, see our freight information page for approx pricing and delivery schedules.
