Hakonechloa macra ‘Aureola’ – Golden Japanese Forest Grass

Hakonechloa macra ‘Aureola’ is one of the finest ornamental grasses for shaded gardens, forming elegant cascading mounds of arching golden-yellow foliage striped with green. The flowing habit gives the plant a graceful, almost fountain-like appearance, bringing movement and softness to woodland borders and shaded planting schemes.

As the season progresses, the foliage often develops warm pink, orange, and bronze tints in autumn, extending its ornamental value well beyond summer. Slow spreading and refined in character, ‘Aureola’ is particularly effective planted beside paths, among ferns and hostas, or allowed to spill gently over edges and slopes.

Highly prized for its texture and luminous colour, it adds calm, understated elegance to the garden.   Pairs well with other perennials