Ornamental Grass Festuca Blue Select

Festuca 'Blue Select' - Vibrant Blue Ornamental Grass for Your Garden

Description:

Festuca 'Blue Select', commonly known as Blue Fescue, is a vibrant and versatile ornamental grass that adds a splash of color and texture to any garden. With its compact tufts of fine, blue-green foliage, 'Blue Select' creates a visually striking and low-maintenance display. This variety is prized for its reliable performance and ability to provide year-round interest. Whether used as a border plant, in rock gardens, or as a container accent, 'Blue Select' will bring a sense of beauty and charm to your outdoor space.

Key Features:

• Vibrant blue-green foliage creates a visually striking and vibrant display
• Compact tufted habit suitable for borders, rock gardens, or containers
• Provides year-round interest with its attractive coloration
• Height: 8-12 inches (20-30 cm)
• Spread: 12-18 inches (30-45 cm)

Maintenance:

To keep your Festuca 'Blue Select' thriving and looking its best, follow these simple maintenance tips:

• Sunlight: Plant 'Blue Select' in a location that receives full sun to partial shade. It thrives in bright light conditions and prefers at least six hours of direct sunlight daily.
• Watering: Provide regular watering during the growing season to keep the soil slightly moist. 'Blue Select' is drought-tolerant once established and prefers well-drained soil.
• Soil: 'Blue Select' prefers well-draining soil that is not overly fertile. It can tolerate a variety of soil types, including sandy or rocky soil.
• Fertilization: 'Blue Select' does not typically require regular fertilization. However, you can apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in spring if desired.
• Mulching: Apply a thin layer of mulch around the base of the plants to help conserve soil moisture and suppress weed growth.
• Pruning: 'Blue Select' generally does not require pruning. However, you can remove any dead or damaged foliage to maintain its neat appearance.
• Dividing: Every few years, divide clumps of 'Blue Select' to maintain its vigor and prevent overcrowding. This is best done in early spring.
• Pest and Disease Control: 'Blue Select' is relatively resistant to pests and diseases. However, monitor the plants for any signs of issues and take appropriate measures for control if necessary.

Introduce the vibrant blue foliage and charming beauty of Festuca 'Blue Select' to your garden and enjoy its low-maintenance qualities. With its compact tufted habit and year-round interest, 'Blue Select' is an excellent choice for borders, rock gardens, or as a container accent.

Growth: 

You will see a great improvement with growth with the use of plant food, especially plants in pots.

It will give them lush foliage:

 use a slow release (once a year) feed

or a regular feed when watering 

Blood fish and bone 

Epathy After Plant All Purpose Feed

Visit Our Store in Co. Limerick or Shop Nationwide

At our garden centre in Co. Limerick, you can see the Festuca 'Blue Select' in person and seek expert advice from our knowledgeable staff. Whether you are a seasoned gardener or a beginner, we are here to assist you in making the right choices for your garden.

Can't make it to our store? No worries! We offer nationwide delivery, so you can enjoy the beauty of the Festuca 'Blue Select' no matter where you are in the country. Simply place your order online, and we'll take care of the rest.

We currently only deliver within the island of Ireland, other countries can be quoted for by contacting [email protected] or via telephone on 06964084
 

Standard Delivery is FREE on orders over €250*

All standard deliveries will be completed within 5-7 working days via Fastway Couriers, any delay to this delivery time, the customer will be notified by One of our staff.

The in-Store delivery charge will vary compared with online, in-store delivery charge is done on a case by case basis. 

* Only mainland Ireland addresses qualify for free delivery.
 

Live Plants Delivery

Our live plants are packed with care and diligence by our staff, our horticulturists review each plant before despatch to ensure quality is maintained.
Live Plant delivery charges are not calculated on weight but on the space required per package to ensure safe delivery, so delivery charges may vary as some plants require more space than others when packed.
All live plants are despatched within 3-5 working days where possible, our couriers aim to deliver within 48 hours of despatch from our Garden Centre to allow the plant to arrive in healthy condition.
 

Click & Collect

Can’t wait for delivery? Why not try our FREE Click & Collect service? Simply make your purchase online and collect it from our store located in Croagh Co. Limerick. Our staff will contact you by phone when your order is ready for collection (Please allow 24 hours minimum). When collecting your item, call the store on 069-64084. We will then load into your car as required. This service is available in-store 9am – 6pm Monday – Saturday (No collections on Sundays)

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You can pay your online order either by credit card or via Paypal.
If you have any further questions about the online order payment please contact us via ­069 640 84 or mail.