Oplismenus hirtellus 'Variegatus' (v)
variegated basket grass
A wide-spreading, trailing perennial grass to 10cm tall, with narrowly lance-shaped evergreen leaves, striped with white and often tinged pink. Flowers insignificant and best removed
Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green Pink White | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Green | Green Pink White | ||
Autumn | Green | Green Pink White | ||
Winter | Green | Green Pink White |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Poaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Trailing
- Genus
Oplismenus can be annual or perennial, trailiing grasses, with rooting stems bearing linear to lance-shape leaves, and insignificant flowering racemes
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in peat-free compost in bright, filtered light under glass. Water freely during the growing season and sparingly in winter. Outdoors grow in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade
Propagation
Separate rooted stems in early spring; pot up and grow on with protection until established
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
Pruning
Cut back and remove old stems as required.
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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