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Deschampsia cespitosa 'Bronzeschleier' (Tufted hairgrass 'Bronzeschleier')
1 hour care
per year
per year
1m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Deschampsia cespitosa 'Bronzeschleier'
Other names
Tufted hairgrass 'Bronzeschleier', Tufted hairgrass 'Bronze Veil', Deschampsia caespitosa 'Bronzeschleier'
Genus
Deschampsia Deschampsia
Variety or Cultivar
'Bronzeschleier' _ 'Bronzeschleier' is a clump-forming, evergreen grass with stiff, leathery, linear, dark green leaves and open, arching panicles of light bronze spikelets in summer.
Deschampsia cespitosa 'Bronzeschleier' is: Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming
Flower
Bronze in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
General care
Pruning
Prune back old stems to the ground in early spring before new growth resumes.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Deschampsia cespitosa 'Bronzeschleier' (Tufted hairgrass 'Bronzeschleier') will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
City, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Containers, Prairie planting
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained to moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil in full sun or light shade. Prefers acid conditions.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Deschampsia cespitosa 'Bronzeschleier'
Other names
Tufted hairgrass 'Bronzeschleier', Tufted hairgrass 'Bronze Veil', Deschampsia caespitosa 'Bronzeschleier'
Genus
Deschampsia Deschampsia
Variety or Cultivar
'Bronzeschleier' _ 'Bronzeschleier' is a clump-forming, evergreen grass with stiff, leathery, linear, dark green leaves and open, arching panicles of light bronze spikelets in summer.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming
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Colour
Flower
Bronze in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
General care
Pruning
Prune back old stems to the ground in early spring before new growth resumes.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Deschampsia cespitosa 'Bronzeschleier' (Tufted hairgrass 'Bronzeschleier') will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
City, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Containers, Prairie planting
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained to moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil in full sun or light shade. Prefers acid conditions.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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