Scarlet Skies

I bought Imperata Red Baron last year, because it looked great in the garden catalogues. I hope it doesn't spread too far.

If you are worried about its spread put it into a large black plastic pot and then bury this in the ground it should stop it spreading.

I think plants should carry a health warning about how far they travel or spread. I bought an Ameilia (I think that is how it is spelt) it had nodding downward pointing blue and pink flowers which are not disimillar to a cowslip - but it is an absolute thug - yes it is very pretty but its taking over my garden and I have tried digging it up - my gardener has tried to irradicate it and I have also blitz it with numerous weed killers - now it is growing in the lawn.

Its roots are like a flex - they are think and brown with a brittle outer surface and a white inner core - and it roots from the tiniest scrap...

Angel