{"product_id":"hakonechloa-macra-sunflare","title":"Hakonechloa macra 'Sunflare'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHakonechloa macra 'Sunflare'\u003c\/strong\u003e is the most fiery of all the \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese forest grasses\u003c\/strong\u003e, a deciduous, clump-forming grass whose narrow, cascading leaves emerge bright chartreuse-gold in spring, deepen to warm golden-yellow through summer, then blaze with crimson and burgundy tips as the nights draw in. Where the classic gold forms glow, 'Sunflare' positively smoulders, making it one of the most colourful ways to light up a shady corner. It is a standout addition to our range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ornamental-grasses\"\u003eornamental grasses\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a genuinely tough, fully hardy grass. Rated \u003cstrong\u003eRHS H7\u003c\/strong\u003e, it shrugs off the severest British winters, well below -20C once established. Being deciduous, it dies back over winter and reshoots in spring, so the fireworks build through the growing season and peak in autumn. For more on how our hardy plants behave across 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 dappled part shade is ideal, though 'Sunflare' takes more sun than most Japanese forest grasses; a little filtered sun deepens the gold and brings out the red tips.\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 40-45 cm tall and 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, low habit makes it superb at the front of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-border-plants\"\u003eexotic borders\u003c\/a\u003e, spilling over path edges, or planted in drifts under trees among other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-shade\"\u003eplants for shade\u003c\/a\u003e. It is equally happy in a container, where the cascading leaves can tumble over the rim, so it earns a place among our favourite \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003eplants for pots and patios\u003c\/a\u003e. Pair it with the classic \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hakonechloa-macra-aureola\"\u003eHakonechloa macra 'Aureola'\u003c\/a\u003e for a tapestry of gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are hunting for the brightest hardy grass or building a layered planting of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003ehardy exotics\u003c\/a\u003e, 'Sunflare' delivers season-long colour. 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":58089212215679,"sku":"HAKOSUN17","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/9645\/0348\/files\/1_Hakonechloa-SunFlare.jpg?v=1785961311","url":"https:\/\/growtropicals.com\/products\/hakonechloa-macra-sunflare","provider":"GrowTropicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}