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Aureola Japanese Forest Grass
Hakonechloa macra Aureola
Price comparison:
£7.90 – £12.99
From 6 UK retailers
A hardy perennial around 35cm tall, Aureola Japanese Forest Grass thrives in partial shade and moist soil. Valued by gardeners for being shelter for insects.
Sun
⛅ Partial Shade
Water
💧💧💧 High (Moist)
Hardiness
🌡️ H5 (Hardy -10°C)
Size
📏 35cm tall × 40cm wide
Flowers
🌸 aug,sep
Wildlife
🐝 Shelter for insects
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Prices from 6 retailers across 3 pot sizes
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Prices last checked: 24 Oct 2026
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| Crocus £5.99 flat rate per order | £12.99Checked 24 Oct | 9cm | View at CrocusOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Crocus
£5.99 flat rate per order
Size: 9cm
| Claire Austin Hardy Plants £5.50 standard delivery | £7.90Checked 25 Oct | 1L | View at Claire Austin Hardy PlantsOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Claire Austin Hardy Plants
£5.50 standard delivery
Size: 1L
| McLarens Nurseries Delivers UK-wide, or collect from Uplawmoor 7 days a week | £12.50Checked 27 Oct | 2L | View at McLarens NurseriesOpens product page · Affiliate info |
McLarens Nurseries
Delivers UK-wide, or collect from Uplawmoor 7 days a week
Size: 2L
| Claire Austin Hardy Plants £5.50 standard delivery | £7.90Checked 25 Oct | Check retailer for size | View at Claire Austin Hardy PlantsOpens product page · Affiliate info |
| Hayloft £6.95 flat rate. Free over £75 | £18.00Check availability at retailerChecked 27 Oct | Check retailer for size | View at HayloftOpens product page · Affiliate info |
| Paramount Plants Variable by postcode — calculated at checkout. Free to EN postcodes | £19.80Checked 26 Oct | Check retailer for size | View at Paramount PlantsOpens product page · Affiliate info |
| Thompson & Morgan + £6.99 delivery | from£12.99Checked 27 Oct | Check retailer for size | View at Thompson & MorganOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Claire Austin Hardy Plants
£5.50 standard delivery
Size: Check retailer for size
Hayloft
£6.95 flat rate. Free over £75
Size: Check retailer for size
Paramount Plants
Variable by postcode — calculated at checkout. Free to EN postcodes
Size: Check retailer for size
Thompson & Morgan
+ £6.99 delivery
Size: Check retailer for size
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Prices last checked: 24 Oct 2026
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Plant Information
About this plant
A hardy perennial around 35cm tall, Aureola Japanese Forest Grass thrives in partial shade and moist soil. Valued by gardeners for being shelter for insects.
Latin Name
Hakonechloa macra Aureola
Family
Hardiness Zone
H5
Care Level
moderate
Sun Exposure
partial-shade
Water Needs
high
Flowering Season
aug,sep
Mature Height
35cm
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Aureola Japanese Forest Grass cost in the UK?
Aureola Japanese Forest Grass prices in the UK range from £7.90 to £12.99 depending on pot size and retailer. The lowest price we track is £7.90 for a 1 litre pot at Claire Austin Hardy Plants. Prices are checked nightly across 6 UK nurseries.
Where can I buy Aureola Japanese Forest Grass online in the UK?
You can buy Aureola Japanese Forest Grass from 6 UK nurseries including Claire Austin Hardy Plants, Claire Austin Hardy Plants, McLarens Nurseries. ComparePlants.uk compares prices across all of them so you can find the best deal.
What is the scientific name for Aureola Japanese Forest Grass?
The scientific name for Aureola Japanese Forest Grass is Hakonechloa macra Aureola.
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