Andropogon gerardii 'Red October'
A striking ornamental grass with bold seasonal colour changes. ‘Red October’ emerges in spring with deep green foliage, developing red tinges in summer before transforming into a brilliant scarlet-red in autumn. Its tall, upright habit and airy seed heads add movement and texture to the garden, making it a stunning choice for borders, prairie-style planting, or naturalistic landscapes.
- Spectacular foliage colour changing from green to deep red
- Tall, upright habit with airy seed heads in late summer
- Low maintenance and drought-tolerant once established
- Perfect for prairie-style gardens, borders, and naturalistic planting
- Prefers full sun and well-drained soil
- Height 180cm - Spread 60cm
Big Blue Stem
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EAN code8720858248400
- Pot Size2L (17cm)
- AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
- Flower ColourPurple, Red
- Foliage ColourGreen, Purple, Red
- Foliage TypeDeciduous
- Hardiness (RHS rating)H7 colder than -20ºC. Very hardy
- Height180cm
- Spread60cm
- MoistureWell-drained
- Planting TypesBorders and Beds, Ground Cover, Water-side Borders
- Soil TypeClay, Loam, Sand
- Special AttributesDrought Tolerant, Long Flowering
- SunlightFull Sun
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