Melica 'Atropurpurea'
Melica 'Atropurpurea'
Melica altissima ‘Atropurpurea’
Melica altissima ‘Atropurpurea’
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- Dark purple foliage provides instant color and structure to borders.
- Elegant arching form and fine culms for graceful movement in the garden.
- Airy flowering panicles in summer provide extra visibility and texture.
- Low maintenance and easy to combine with perennials and other ornamental grasses.
- Hardy and reliable for long-lasting ornamental value throughout the season.
Melica altissima ‘Atropurpurea’, marketed as Purple Siberian Melic, is a striking clump-forming perennial with purple-tinged foliage and airy flower spikes that catch the light. This hardy grass brings a bold, natural presence to any garden setting.
Grows to a handsome height with a compact, durable habit. It thrives in sun to light shade and forms a sturdy, easy-to-place feature in beds and borders, offering year-round structure.
In spring to summer, it sends up delicate plumes that hover above the leaves, adding movement and a soft, graceful silhouette to your plant collection. Year-round texture and ornamental charm are its hallmarks.
Water and Care
Geef gelijkmatig vocht maar vermijd wateroverlast; laat de bovenste cm grond licht opdrogen tussen gietbeurten. Melica altissima ‘Atropurpurea’ houdt van vochtige, goed doorlatende grond.
Maintenance
Dode bladeren verwijderen en in het voorjaar terugknippen; verdeel de plant om de paar jaar voor een sterkere groei en betere bloei.
Location and Light
Planten staan het liefst in volle zon tot halfschaduw. Kies een plek met sterke sierwaarde en een goed doorlatende bodem die niet verzadigd blijft na regen.
Tips
Mulchen helpt bij vochtbehoud; gebruik geen zware mest, geef matig voeding in het groeiseizoen en bescherm tegen strenge vorst indien nodig.
Melica altissima ‘Atropurpurea’ feather grass brings deep red and purplish tones to borders and pots, a true eye-catcher among ornamental grasses. With fine, elegant culms, it forms an airy texture that contrasts with evergreen structures.
As a garden plant and part of deciduous ornamental grasses, this cultivar provides seasonal dynamics and striking autumn color in any combination.
| Flowering months | |
|---|---|
| Density per m2 | 8 a 12 |
| Standing | Full sun |
| Properties | Cut flower., Striking leaves., Group planting., Deciduous. |
| Flower color | Purple, Green |
| Leaf color | Green |
Delivery costs
| BE € 4,95 | NL € 5,95 |
| DE € 6,95 | FR € 9,95 |
| AT € 14,95 | DK € 16,95 |
| IT € 16,95 | ES € 19,95 |
| SK € 19,95 | CZ € 19,95 |
| SE € 20,95 | IE € 20,95 |
| LU € 20,95 |
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