Uncinia rubra

Hi
Has anyone had any success with growing Uncinia rubra? I have very free draining soil and have tried all the usual enriching/moisture retaining. Does it require a certain pH? It does ok in it's 1st season, then just sort of fizzles out. Any tips would be appreciated, before I go out this weekend and get another one!
Cheers Bayleaf

 

no Bayleaf but grown or am growing Corynephorus , grey grass , it needs very sandy compost will send you a pic later, ohhh I never use HP sauce on mine lol sorry or was it PH lol. A friend may do, will ask her later and let you know.

 

Cheers Ladybird Uncinia is HP coloured though!! Look forward to the pic, not seen that before. Have you tried Astelia? Lovely shimmery,silver colour,broad strappy leaves. + Helictotrichon, more "grass like" & dead easy. Have a good Easter
Bayleaf

 

Sorry Nathan, will try to get messages in the right place! am new to this lark!
Bayleaf

 

I grow Uncinia Rubra very successfully, I have it in a mixed border where the soil is moist but free draining, it is in full sun, I also grow it in partial shade. I have acid to neutral soil conditions. If you are having problems with it shove it in a pot and leave it to the worst of the weather, I have grown it from seed and leave the plug plants outside, in frost, snow, rain, hail - whatever. Good luck, it is a fabby grass

 

Cheers Wine & Choc
Will have another go, & be a bit meaner to it ,it really is fab. Love dark plants.