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Summer planting
Contrary to popular opinion, summer planting is fine as long as adequate water is provided throughout any prolonged dry periods. This allows you to take advantage of increased summer growth.
Gahnia setifolia
Height: 2m;  Spread: 3m
Mapere - Common cutty grass. (Sedge & Rush-like)
Large fine-leaved forest tussock. Easy to grow once established. Foliage very cutting.
» Click here for more detailed information on Gahnia published in The Fringe, April 2013
» Click here for our article on Gahnia species published in The Fringe, July 2016 ...
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On 21/01/2016, Bobbie Carroll said:
With incredibly sensitive roots (sometimes I think they don't even like being looked at !! )I cut the bottom only off the black bag and plant with the edge still on. Later, once established, I remove the edge.
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