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Cutting down Unchinia rubra?

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Do you give this plant a haircut like most grasses.If not what do you do about the dead grass in spring which totally spoils the red colour


On plant Uncinia rubra


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No haircut - just comb out old leaves with your hands (with gloves on) or a hand fork.

15 Apr, 2009

 

I have to admit I cut mine right back and they don't seem to have suffered for it

15 Apr, 2009

 

I also cut mine back.

15 Apr, 2009

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