Reineckea carnea
Chinese lucky grass
R. carnea is an evergreen perennial with narrow, arching bright green leaves up to 35cm long. The small, fragrant, star-shaped flowers open pale pink from deep pink buds, but they are not produced freely, and the short spikes remain below the height of the leaves. Red berries follow in areas with hot summers
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink Red | Pink | Green | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | Red | ||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Asparagaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- Genus
Reineckea is a monotypic genus, with one variable, evergreen, rhizomatous perennial; native to Japan & China
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- China, Japan
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained, humus-rich, acid or neutral soil in partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame, or by separating rhizomes from the edge of established clumps in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
- Banks and slopes
- Garden edging
- Ground cover
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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