{"product_id":"hakonechloa-macra-aureola","title":"Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHakonechloa macra 'Aureola'\u003c\/strong\u003e is the definitive \u003cstrong\u003egolden Japanese forest grass\u003c\/strong\u003e and an \u003cstrong\u003eRHS Award of Garden Merit\u003c\/strong\u003e winner. This is the one that made hakone grass famous: a deciduous, clump-forming grass with narrow, arching leaves of glowing gold finely pin-striped in green, all cascading in the same direction to form a soft, flowing mound. Few plants light up a shady spot so beautifully, and it is the star of our range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ornamental-grasses\"\u003eornamental grasses\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBehind the delicate looks is a genuinely tough, fully hardy grass. Rated \u003cstrong\u003eRHS H7\u003c\/strong\u003e, it withstands the severest British winters, well below -20C once established. Being deciduous, it dies back over winter and reshoots each spring, the gold leaves often taking on lovely reddish tints in autumn and early winter before they fade. For how our hardy plants behave through the seasons, see our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hardy-exotics-what-to-expect\"\u003ewhat to expect from hardy exotics\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow and where to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e partial shade is ideal, where the gold glows without scorching; a little filtered sun intensifies the yellow, while deep shade turns it more lime green.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e any moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil, from chalk to clay, across the full pH range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e a neat, cascading mound to around 30-40 cm tall and 40-45 cm across.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e fully hardy in the UK; simply comb out the faded foliage in late winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater regularly through the first couple of summers to settle it in, then it becomes wonderfully low maintenance. Its flowing, luminous habit makes it perfect for brightening the front of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-border-plants\"\u003eexotic borders\u003c\/a\u003e, edging a shady path, or planted in drifts under trees among other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-shade\"\u003eplants for shade\u003c\/a\u003e. It is a classic container plant too, tumbling elegantly over the rim, so it ranks among our finest \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003eplants for pots and patios\u003c\/a\u003e. For an even fierier partner, pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hakonechloa-macra-sunflare\"\u003eHakonechloa macra 'Sunflare'\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you want the definitive golden grass or a centrepiece for a planting of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003ehardy exotics\u003c\/a\u003e, 'Aureola' is a timeless choice. Every plant we supply is nursery-grown, carefully selected for a healthy crown and strong roots, and packed with care to arrive in superb condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GROW TROPICALS","offers":[{"title":"17cm \/ 2L","offer_id":58089216639359,"sku":"HAKOAUR17","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/9645\/0348\/files\/hakon_934c3f0e-00e3-41c2-954d-6f4c021d436e.jpg?v=1785842847","url":"https:\/\/growtropicals.com\/products\/hakonechloa-macra-aureola","provider":"GrowTropicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}