Japanese Blood Grass
Posted: November 10th, 2009, 12:18 am
i'm sure many of you will be familiar with this one but just thought i'd post it up for anyone who that is not, i think it's a nice little arrangement!!
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Re: Japanese Blood Grass
Posted: November 10th, 2009, 5:48 am
very cool jay is this yours?
Re: Japanese Blood Grass
Posted: November 10th, 2009, 8:42 am
blood grass is sweet as 
but i can never get my hands on any...
but i can never get my hands on any...
Re: Japanese Blood Grass
Posted: November 10th, 2009, 12:03 pm
Nice Jay
Looks better than mine
After seeing this i will have to get serious and repot and Dress mine
Ken
Looks better than mine
After seeing this i will have to get serious and repot and Dress mine
Ken
Re: Japanese Blood Grass
Posted: November 10th, 2009, 3:43 pm
sorry guys i should have mentioned that this is not mine, so i can't take any credit but i do have some which is looking really nice.
Re: Japanese Blood Grass
Posted: November 10th, 2009, 4:57 pm
does this grass grow successfully in melbourne i wonder? and where to get it ?
Re: Japanese Blood Grass
Posted: November 10th, 2009, 6:01 pm
1. sit it in some water.
2. ebay.
2. ebay.
Re: Japanese Blood Grass
Posted: November 10th, 2009, 6:07 pm
thanks ace.
Re: Japanese Blood Grass
Posted: November 10th, 2009, 6:59 pm
yep it definitely loves wet feet and i dare say you wouldn't have any trouble growing down there mate! in fact heres some info from the sole ebay seller!
Prefers moist soil
Full sun to get the best foliage colours
Will grow in partial shade.
This variety is often seen across Australia.
Its red strap foliage make it an attractive and versatile addition to your garden.
It will look after itself once established.
Frost and snow hardy,
Handles the heat,
Attracts birds and butterflies.
Drought resistant
Heavy clay to sandy soils.
Will grow in a great diversity of positions in the garden.
Full sun to semi shade
Its foliage is used in floral arrangements.
Will grow in containers.
Prefers moist soil
Full sun to get the best foliage colours
Will grow in partial shade.
This variety is often seen across Australia.
Its red strap foliage make it an attractive and versatile addition to your garden.
It will look after itself once established.
Frost and snow hardy,
Handles the heat,
Attracts birds and butterflies.
Drought resistant
Heavy clay to sandy soils.
Will grow in a great diversity of positions in the garden.
Full sun to semi shade
Its foliage is used in floral arrangements.
Will grow in containers.
Re: Japanese Blood Grass
Posted: November 11th, 2009, 11:04 am
Wow, beautiful colour. I love the simplicity. I don't suppose anyone knows of any books out there just about accent plants???
Re: Japanese Blood Grass
Posted: November 11th, 2009, 11:05 am
Wow, beautiful colour. I love the simplicity. I don't suppose anyone knows of any books out there just about accent plants???
Re: Japanese Blood Grass
Posted: November 11th, 2009, 11:59 am
there are lots of writings on accent plants, but most we cant get here.Jester wrote:Wow, beautiful colour. I love the simplicity. I don't suppose anyone knows of any books out there just about accent plants???
Start looking at the "weeds" that grow in cracks on the pavement, how they group together. Look at what they are, the size, the textures, colours, flowers. In nurseries look for the same sort of things, then build off similar principles as group plantings in bonsai.
Moss also makes cool little plantings, interesting rocks covered in moss and a small grass looks great. Use your imagination, start looking in those crevices and cracks.
Re: Japanese Blood Grass
Posted: November 11th, 2009, 12:35 pm
pity it goes back to nothing every year... would be nice if it was a year-rounder!