38 Hawley Road, Earnscleugh,
Alexandra
Chionochloa rubra
Hunangamoho, Red Tussock
$8
PB3
Mature height:
100 - 150 cm
Mature width:
100 - 150 cm
A grand, iconic native evergreen alpine grass forming a tall, majestic, vase-shaped structural column. Features very long, fine, rigid needle-like blades displaying a magnificent, shimmering copper-red to dark bronze hue year-round. Bears slender flower spikes in summer.
Growing Conditions
Soil
Adaptable; handles boggy mountain clay, cold peat, or stony loam.
Sunlight
Full sun highlights the richest, most metallic copper-red colour coats.
Flower
Slender, elegant bronze-tinted flower spikes in summer.
Care & Maintenance
Chionochloa rubra is a classic red tussock that is renowned for its hardiness and iconic red foliage.
• Thrives in full sun; exceptionally tolerant of frost.
• Requires good soil drainage; performs best in leanness.
• Low maintenance; comb out debris in late spring.
• Once established, it requires no extra supplemental watering.
Common Uses for
Chionochloa rubra
01
Stately Alpine Feature
Delivers an unmistakable, highly picturesque native structural outline to cool-climate and southern gardens.
02
Xeriscape Texturing
Fine copper filigree columns complement gravel riverbeds and sustainable dry garden designs perfectly.
03
High-Exposure Boundary
Performs reliably across highly exposed, frost-prone central plains where other grasses fail.
04
Large Scale Drifts
Planted in staggered groups across wide open spaces to establish beautiful, wind-defying movement ribbons.
Visit Us Today
We’re a local, onsite nursery located in Alexandra.
All plants are selected and purchased in person so you can see quality, size, and suitability before you buy.
38 Hawley Road, Earnscleugh, Alexandra
Opening Hours
You’re welcome to visit during our open hours, or arrange a time that suits you by appointment.
August - May:
Tue, Wed, Thu | 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
June - July:
By Appointment Only