Uncinia Rubra Everflame

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• Plantminded Posts: 3,580

  September 2023

  I haven’t grown that variety but this description from a reputable supplier says hardy down to minus 5: https://paddockplants.co.uk/grassesandferns/uncinia-rubra

  Wirral. Sandy, free draining soil.
  
  
  

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• GardenerSuze Posts: 5,692

  September 2023

  I have grown Uncinia rubra. It started the winter well but by spring just a tiny piece survived. It was in a sheltered spot but my soil is also heavy. 
  
  
  

  I have worked as a Gardener for 24 years. My latest garden is a new build garden on heavy clay.

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• bcpathome Posts: 1,313

  September 2023

  It’s wet cold that does it damage.

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• Fairygirl Posts: 55,117

  September 2023

  Yes - wet cold isn't helpful for them. They can often look dead too, but can produce new growth if left. It can be a bit of a pain removing the old stuff though, but mine seeds around- ironically, even into the pond beside it, so you can always grow on some replacements. The seeds will stick to you ferociously too, so watch out for those!
  My mature specimen has regularly managed spells of below minus 10, and plenty of rain/ice/snow/frost, but struggled more in the raised bed where it got a bit too dry.
   
  They need regular moisture but not soggy, badly draining soil from what I see in my garden. I have solid clay here, and we aren't short of rainfall, but the main plant is in a bit which drains into the pond eventually, and there are other plants around it which help draw up the excess too   

  It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
  
  
  
  I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...

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