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Reineckea carnea (Chinese lucky grass)
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0.2m
Max height
Max height
0.4m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Reineckea carnea
Other names
Reineckea, Chinese lucky grass, Reineckea yunnanense, Liriope hyacinthifolia
Genus
Reineckea Reineckea
Species
R. carnea - R. carnea is a tufted, evergreen perennial with arching, linear to lance-shaped, glossy, mid- to dark green leaves and, in late spring, dense spikes of cup-shaped, pink flowers at the base of the plant. Flowers are followed by spherical, red fruit.
Reineckea carnea is: Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
Flower
Pink in Spring
Foliage
Green in All seasons
How to care
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General care
Propagation
Sow seed in a cold frame in autumn.
Propagation methods
Seed, Sections of rhizome
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Where to grow
Reineckea carnea (Chinese lucky grass) will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 0.4m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Edging, Beds and borders, Garden edging, Containers, Wildflower
Cultivation
Grow in humus-rich, moist but well-drained, neutral to acid soil in partial shade.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Reineckea carnea
Other names
Reineckea, Chinese lucky grass, Reineckea yunnanense, Liriope hyacinthifolia
Genus
Reineckea Reineckea
Species
R. carnea - R. carnea is a tufted, evergreen perennial with arching, linear to lance-shaped, glossy, mid- to dark green leaves and, in late spring, dense spikes of cup-shaped, pink flowers at the base of the plant. Flowers are followed by spherical, red fruit.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
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Colour
Flower
Pink in Spring
Foliage
Green in All seasons
General care
Propagation
Sow seed in a cold frame in autumn.
Propagation methods
Seed, Sections of rhizome
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Where to grow
Reineckea carnea (Chinese lucky grass) will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 0.4m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Edging, Beds and borders, Garden edging, Containers, Wildflower
Cultivation
Grow in humus-rich, moist but well-drained, neutral to acid soil in partial shade.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
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| Soil types: | Clay, Loamy, Sandy | Tell us... |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Partial Shade | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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