Introduced by Sunny Border Nurseries, ‘Karley Rose’ is a magnificent selection with outstanding foliar and floral qualities. Throughout the growing season it is clothed in gently arching vibrant green foliage. Then, during mid to late summer and through fall it sends up an amazingly showy display of softly rose colored fuzzy foxtail plumes that catch morning dew, reflect light, and dance in the wind. Mass plantings are outstanding and suitable companions are numerous.
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Details
Hardiness Zone:
5
Blossom Color:
Rose to Pink
Growth Habit:
Clump Forming
Max Height:
3'
Texture:
Medium Texture
Recommended Spacing:
2½' to 3'
We sell this plant in these containers:
#1 Pot
#2 Pot
Special Characteristics
Cuttings
Seasonal Effect
Moderate Area
Salt Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Large Area
Small Area
Deer Resistant
Sandy Soil Tolerant
Controls Erosion
Features
Vibrant green foliage in fountainlike habit topped during late summer and fall with an absolutely splendid display of very large, rose pink, fuzzy, foxtail floral plumes.
Landscape Value
Superb specimen, accent, companion, edging, or dwarf hedge. Also excellent as a large-scale ground cover when mass planted.
Care
Watering:
'Karley Rose' Oriental Fountain Grass is moderately drought tolerant but benefits from occasional watering, to maintain soil in a moist but not wet condition, during the summer months.
Fertilizing:
'Karley Rose' Oriental Fountain Grass is a moderate feeder, benefiting from a couple of annual applications of slow release fertilizer. A spring application of a 3-1-2 ratio (such as a 15-5-10) can be applied at a rate of about 10 pounds per 1000 square feet, and during early fall, an application of a 2-1-2 ratio (such as a 10-5-10) can be applied to encourage root development and cold hardiness.
Pruning:
'Karley Rose' Oriental Fountain Grass should be enjoyed all winter long, then, during early April before it begins to grow again, it should be pruned or mowed back to ground level.
