Muhlenbergia capillaris Ruby - Pink Muhly Grass seeds

Sowing: in spring or autumn, directly in the ground or in a seed tray, using a special seed compost.

A cold stratification period can be helpful: place the seeds of Muhlenbergia capillaris in a plastic bag with a bit of moist substrate and keep in the fridge for about 4 to 6 weeks. This mimics the winter conditions necessary to induce germination.

Sowing in the ground or in pots: seeds can be sown directly in the ground in spring or autumn. Scatter the seeds on well-prepared and refined soil and lightly cover them with soil. You can also sow them in trays or pots filled with seed compost and keep them indoors until conditions are more favourable outside.

The sowings should be placed in a sunny location. Water regularly to keep the soil slightly moist, but avoid excess moisture. Watering by soaking the pot in a saucer and/or by spraying helps avoid moving the seeds. In the ground, use a very fine watering can rose to avoid displacing the seeds. Germination can take 2 to 4 weeks, occurring between 13 and 18.5 °C.

Transplant the young plants when they are large enough to handle into individual pots with a 7.5 cm diameter. Acclimatise the young plants outdoors before transplanting them, in the ground or in pots, maintaining a distance of 45 to 60 cm between each.

Cultivation:

Plant Muhlenbergia capillaris 'Ruby' in full sun, in light, well-drained, even rather poor, and rocky or sandy soil, if possible not too calcareous. This grass grows well in moist, dry, or even very dry soil. It thrives easily, without issues and without maintenance. It only dislikes overly wet and clayey soils. Do not prune the foliage in winter, simply comb it by hand.