{"product_id":"bio-festuca-glauca-elijah-blue-blauw-schapengras","title":"Organic Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue' - Blue Fescue | 3 pcs.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOrganic blue fescue\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFestuca glauca\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Elijah Blue’\u003c\/strong\u003e is a strong, evergreen blue fescue that immediately stands out for its fresh, steel-blue colour. The name \u003cem\u003eglauca\u003c\/em\u003e refers to the blue-grey tone with a subtle, matte sheen that is so characteristic of the foliage. The narrow leaves grow in dense tufts, providing a calm base and year-round structure in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe foliage is fine, firm and slightly arching, giving the plant a fresh and modern appearance. Thanks to its compact growth, ‘Elijah Blue’ keeps its shape well and is ideally suited to borders, rock gardens and containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn early summer, fine flower stems appear just above the foliage. These flower heads later turn straw yellow, creating a subtle contrast with the blue leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFestuca glauca\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Elijah Blue’ is low-maintenance, drought tolerant and also offers shelter to insects that like to hide among the dense tufts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow, where and when to plant blue fescue\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFestuca\u003c\/em\u003e is a perennial plant that can be planted almost year-round. The root balls can be planted immediately upon arrival. Plant the root ball so that the top is level with the soil surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant it in a sunny position in well-drained, rather poor soil. Sandy or stony soils are ideal. Soils that are too wet or overly fertile can result in looser growth and loss of colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant \u003cem\u003eFestuca glauca\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Elijah Blue’ along the edge of borders, in groups or in containers. It combines beautifully with flowering perennials such as \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Blue, pink and white Salvia from Bloemoloog\" href=\"https:\/\/bloemoloog.nl\/collections\/bio-salvia\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esalvia\u003c\/a\u003e, lavender or low-growing sedum varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater only during prolonged dry periods, especially when newly planted. Festuca does not like wet feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn spring, old foliage can be gently combed out or lightly trimmed to make room for fresh new growth. Avoid cutting the plant back too hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFertilising is usually not necessary. On very poor soils, a light (organic) feed can be applied in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePropagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a few years, the clumps can be divided. Dig up the plant, split the root ball into several sections and replant them. This keeps the plant vigorous and compact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eUse in the garden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue fescue is widely used as a ground cover, edging plant or accent in modern and natural-style gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Elijah Blue’ also performs very well in pots and containers on terraces or balconies, thanks to its lasting colour and compact growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBio \u003cem\u003eFestuca glauca\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Elijah Blue’ ordering information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅ Skal certified: 109459\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📦 Packed per piece or choose volume discount!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e💰 Volume discount: \u003cstrong\u003eC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e❗ Please note: you are purchasing the root ball!\u003c\/strong\u003e Three pieces can be planted together to create a full, dense clump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFlowering period:\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMay – June\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003ePlanting time:\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eYear-round\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003ePlanting depth:\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eTop of root ball level with soil\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003ePlant spacing:\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e30 cm (6 per m²)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eHeight:\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e25 – 30 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eGreen-brown \/ straw yellow\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003ePosition:\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSun\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSandy soil – neutral to slightly alkaline\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eVery hardy\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eGood\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eEurope\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFamily:\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003ePoaceae\u003c\/em\u003e (grass family)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eColour:\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBlue\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBee-friendly:\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eLimited\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFragrant:\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eQuality:\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eUndivided\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/1607\/5608\/files\/EU_Organic_Logo_Colour_OuterLine_rgb.jpg?v=1730902844\" alt=\"Skal organic certification - NL-BIO-01\" width=\"159\" height=\"106\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNL-BIO-01\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Bloemoloog","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56512678625624,"sku":"572","price":4.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/1607\/5608\/files\/BioFestucaglauca_ElijahBlue_inborder.webp?v=1768138299","url":"https:\/\/bloemoloog.nl\/en-de\/products\/organic-festuca-glauca-elijah-blue-blue-fescue","provider":"Bloemoloog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}