Japanese Blood Grass
Imperata cylindrica 'Rubra'
Price comparison:
£11.99 – £32.95
From 5 UK retailers
Reaching around 90cm, Japanese Blood Grass is a attractive decorative grass flowering from August and September. Hardy in most of the UK. Provides food and shelter for garden birds.
Sun
☀️ Full Sun
Water
💧💧 Moderate
Hardiness
🌡️ H5 (Hardy -10°C)
Size
📏 90cm tall × 60cm wide
Flowers
🌸 aug,sep
Wildlife
🐝 Seeds for birds
Compare Prices
Prices from 5 retailers across 4 sizes
Prices shown are for different pot sizes — compare within size groups for accurate savings
Prices last checked: 6 May 2026
Prices exclude delivery. Check retailer for final price.
Retailers shown in order of price — lowest first within each size group.
| Primrose Standard delivery from £4.99 | £11.99 | 9cm | View at PrimroseOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Primrose
Standard delivery from £4.99
Size: 9cm
| Garden Plants Online Free delivery on most orders | £32.95 | half standard | View at Garden Plants OnlineOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Garden Plants Online
Free delivery on most orders
Size: half standard
| Van Meuwen £5.99 standard delivery | £11.99 | bare root | View at Van MeuwenOpens product page · Affiliate info |
| Paramount Plants Variable by postcode — calculated at checkout. Free to EN postcodes | £16.10 | bare root | View at Paramount PlantsOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Van Meuwen
£5.99 standard delivery
Size: bare root
Paramount Plants
Variable by postcode — calculated at checkout. Free to EN postcodes
Size: bare root
| Primrose Standard delivery from £4.99 | £11.99 | Check retailer for size | View at PrimroseOpens product page · Affiliate info |
| Hayloft £6.95 flat rate. Free over £75 | £18.00 | Check retailer for size | View at HayloftOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Primrose
Standard delivery from £4.99
Size: Check retailer for size
Hayloft
£6.95 flat rate. Free over £75
Size: Check retailer for size
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Prices last checked: 6 May 2026
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Plant Information
About this plant
Reaching around 90cm, Japanese Blood Grass is a attractive decorative grass flowering from August and September. Hardy in most of the UK. Provides food and shelter for garden birds.
Latin Name
Imperata cylindrica 'Rubra'
Family
Hardiness Zone
H5
Care Level
moderate
Sun Exposure
full-sun
Water Needs
moderate
Flowering Season
aug,sep
Mature Height
90cm
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Japanese Blood Grass cost in the UK?
Japanese Blood Grass prices in the UK range from £11.99 to £32.95 depending on pot size and retailer. The cheapest price is currently at Van Meuwen at £11.99. Prices are checked nightly across 5 UK nurseries.
Where can I buy Japanese Blood Grass online in the UK?
You can buy Japanese Blood Grass from 5 UK nurseries including Van Meuwen, Paramount Plants, Hayloft. ComparePlants.uk compares prices across all of them so you can find the best deal.
What is the scientific name for Japanese Blood Grass?
The scientific name for Japanese Blood Grass is Imperata cylindrica 'Rubra'.
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