Blue Fescue Festuca Glaukca Intense Blue - Description

Potted Festuca glauca 'Intense Blue'
Common Name: Blue Fescue Grass
Other Names: Elijah Blue Fescue
Indoors or Outdoor: Suitable for outdoor planting
Size: Grows to a mature height of approximately 20-30 centimeters with a similar spread.

Blue Fescue Festuca Glauca Intense Blue - Delivery

Delivery Info: Your vibrant Blue Fescue Festuca Glauca Intense Blue plants will be carefully packaged and shipped directly to your doorstep, ready for planting.

Blue Fescue Festuca Glauca Intense Blue - Characteristics

Mature Size: Typically reaches a height and spread of 20-30 centimeters.
Evergreen or Deciduous: Evergreen, maintaining its striking blue-gray foliage year-round.
Preferred Position: Full sun to partial shade.
Shape - Plant Characteristics: Forms compact mounds of slender, fine-textured, intensely blue foliage.
Hardy or Not Hardy: Hardy and can withstand a variety of conditions.
Diseases: Generally resistant to diseases and pests.

Blue Fescue Festuca Glauca Intense Blue - Uses

Uses in Garden: Ideal as a ground cover, border plant, or for adding a pop of color to rock gardens. Its striking blue foliage contrasts beautifully with other plants.

Blue Fescue Festuca Glauca Intense Blue - Planting Characteristics

Preferred Planting Aspect: Full sun for best color, but it can tolerate partial shade.
Frost Hardy: Yes, it is frost hardy.
Fast or Slow Growing: Slow to moderate growth rate.
Pruning Advice: Trim back the dead foliage in early spring to encourage new growth.

Blue Fescue Festuca Glauca Intense Blue - Planting Instructions in an Irish Climate

Sowing Time: Plant in early spring or early autumn.
Instructions: Plant in well-draining soil, and water thoroughly after planting. Ensure good air circulation to prevent rot.
Trench Preparation: Not required for this plant.
Positioning of Plants: Choose a sunny or partially shaded location.
Plant Spacing: Space plants about 15-20 centimeters apart to allow them to fill in as a ground cover.
Pruning: Prune back dead or damaged foliage in early spring.

Facts About Product: Blue Fescue Festuca Glauca Intense Blue is renowned for its striking blue foliage, making it a popular choice for adding color and texture to garden borders, rock gardens, or as a ground cover. Its hardy nature and low maintenance requirements make it a favorite among gardeners.

Elevate the aesthetics of your garden with the captivating blue hues of Festuca glauca 'Intense Blue.' This evergreen ornamental grass is perfect for creating visually appealing landscapes with minimal effort. Order yours today and experience the beauty and ease of Blue Fescue in your garden.