Imperata cylindrica - Japanese Blood Grass

Striking Red Ornamental Grass

£9.99

Pot Size Guide

size guide

The height of all of our plants is measured from the base of the pot.

Pot Size Pot Diameter Pot Height
6cm 6cm 5.5cm
9cm 9cm 8.5cm
1 Litre 13cm 11cm
2 Litre 17cm 13cm
3 Litre 19cm 15cm
4 Litre 20cm 17cm
5 Litre 23cm 19cm
7 Litre 25cm 20cm

Please note: the pot sizes listed below may vary due to the suppliers we use.

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Good To Know:
Eventual Height
Eventual Height

0.1–0.5 metres

Pot Size
Pot Size

9 cm

Season of Interest
Season of Interest

Spring/Summer/Autumm


  • LOOK: The Imperata cylindrica is a deciduous grass with linear green leaves highlighted with deep red. It also produces clusters of silvery flowers in late summer.

  • POSITION: This plant is happy planted in exposed or sheltered areas within South, West or East facing gardens. It's very low maintenance, and is ideal for flower beds, borders and planters.

  • SOIL: This grass likes to be planted in moist but well drained soil in full sun to partial shade.

  • CARE: Prune dead foliage and old flower stems in the Spring.

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