- For what purpose is blue fescue suitable?
- At which location should blue fescue be planted?
- In which substrate does blue fescue feel particularly comfortable?
- Do you have to water blue fescue?
- When and with what should you fertilize blue fescue?
- Is it advisable to prune blue fescue?
- Which diseases / pests are particularly common in blue fescue?
- How to propagate the blue fescue?
- Is blue fescue hardy?
The very species-rich genus of fescue (Festuca) belongs to the meadow grasses and is widespread all over the world. The blue fescue (Festuca glauca), also known as 'bear skin grass' due to its characteristic appearance, can be used in many different ways in German gardens. The plant is also considered to be very easy to care for.
The blue fescue is very easy to care for
For what purpose is blue fescue suitable?
Blue fescue can be used to border beds, but also as ground cover (e.g. in the form of a lawn substitute on smaller areas). The culms are up to 30 centimeters high, and dense cushions are also formed.
At which location should blue fescue be planted?
The bearskin grass loves a bright and dry location, which should be in partial shade if possible.
In which substrate does blue fescue feel particularly comfortable?
Plant the blue fescue in dry, poor and sandy to gritty soil. The eponymous coloring of the plant is all the more intense the poorer the soil is. On the other hand, heavy, loamy and peaty substrates are unsuitable.
Do you have to water blue fescue?
Watering should be avoided - except in very hot, dry summer months in exposed locations - because blue fescue is very sensitive to moisture.
When and with what should you fertilize blue fescue?
Since the blue fescue feels most comfortable in poor soil and only develops its beautiful color there, regular fertilization is also superfluous. It is sufficient to work some compost into the surface of the soil every two to three years.
Is it advisable to prune blue fescue?
It is also not necessary to cut or even mow the blue fescue. Only the faded flower stalks should be removed to counteract the unhindered spread of the very fast-growing grass.
Which diseases / pests are particularly common in blue fescue?
Blue fescue is very resistant to pests and diseases, and snails also avoid the plant.
How to propagate the blue fescue?
Propagation of the blue fescue is easily possible by sowing (the plant has a strong tendency to self-seed) and dividing larger perennials.
Is blue fescue hardy?
Planted blue fescue is absolutely hardy. Only specimens cultivated in tubs need a light winter protection so that the roots do not freeze back.
tips
Due to the very similar requirements in terms of location and care, blue fescue can be cultivated very well with feather grass, lavender and / or thyme (as well as other Mediterranean herbs).