ornamental grasses - A Selection

Carex morrowii ?Irish Green? is a mound forming, evergreen grass with long, arching emerald-green leaves that are wonderfully glossy.

Miscanthus sinesis 'Strictus', an RHS AGM variety of ornamental grass that provides silver bloom plumes in late summer that become decorated with frost through winter. Foliage is deciduous, slender and spiky, growing upright in gold tones that fade away through cold months. Reliable and easy to grow, this perennial will return year after year. Height: 2m (6?). Spread: 60cm (2?).

With slender grassy foliage and an abundance of flower plumes, even from a young age, this superb perennial adds glamour, texture and movement to the garden. Features and Benefits The worlds first dwarf pampas grass Glamorous silvery plumes in late summer Perfect for smaller gardens and patio pots Adds texture and movement to the garden Planting time: March Flowering time: August Specifications Colour: Cream Model Number: KB8908

A striking deciduous grass providing dark silvery-purple flower heads in late summer. The bottlebrush flowers grow above slender green foliage making superb ground cover when planted as a group. Black Beauty is a swaying grass creating texture and movement to borders and added interest to the garden in late summer. Height and spread: 100cm (39).

A magnificent grass for a large garden

With its stiff, arching yet compact foliage and conveniently tidy growing habit, the Blue Fescue is an ornamental grass that won't leave you feeling blue! When grown in the sun its evergreen foliage is a beautiful silvery-blue colour, while its spiky, midsummer flowers have a green tint. Festuca glauca plants are easy to grow, forming neat clumps which rarely need maintaining. This grass looks great in rockeries and gravel gardens and the hardy perennial can also be grown alongside

This mound-forming, evergreen grass produces slender, deep green glossy leaves that are perfect for adding colour and texture to planting schemes. Carex morrowii ?Irish Green? is perfect for rockeries, hanging baskets and patio containers where it will provide year round colour. Height and spread: 50cm (20in).

Also known as Maiden Grass, this deciduous grass forms a compact clump of foliage with delicate white veins that glitter in the sunlight. Feathery bronze flower heads crown the foliage in late summer,  easy to grow in borders or containers and are perfect for ground cover. Height and spread: 40cm (16).

For unusual silver hues in beds and borders in late summer, look no further than Miscanthus sinensis 'Silberspinne'. Tall stems, that are ideal for cutting and adding to an indoor floral display, will produce long, feathery panicles of flowers that start off with a bronze tint, then fade to a silvery finish by autumn. Following a long, hot summer, the flower stems will be even more numerous than usual on this hardy perennial grass, giving a more impressive display when other plants may have

A tall, elegant grass

Pennisetum Plants - Fireworks Simply stunning as it ripples in the breeze! The Pennisetum Plants - Fireworks commonly known as Fountain Grass is refreshingly different for summer flower bed and flower border displays. The grassy foliage is full of colours from red and cream to purple! This stunning display is further enhanced by purple feathered flowerheads during the summer which makes fantastic flower displays planted in patio pots or containers. The Pennisetum Plants - Fireworks flowers

This is the Bleached Faux Pampas Grass Stem. A single plume of on-trend faux pampas that will tone beautifully with neutral decor. On-trend and simple to style, this single stem of artificial pampas will not shed and is the ideal alternative to dried for anyone with allergies. Team it with our stoneware vases for a soft and timeless arrangement.

This magnificent evergreen grass produces clumps of cascading, vibrant green foliage with the tip of each blade fading to soft gold. Carex oshimensis 'Everillo' is perfect for tumbling over the edges of patio pots and edging borders or raised beds. Brown flower spikes will rise above the foliage in May but these are somewhat insignificant compared to the incredible leaves. Height and spread: 40cm (16).

Miscanthus sinesis 'Strictus' is a deciduous perennial grass that makes a fine ornamental feature in borders, adding height, colour and texture to planting schemes. Slender leaves with a spiky, upright habit are intersected by prominent gold bands.

Excellent for the back of the border

Miscanthus 'Kleine Fontane' is a mound forming, ornamental grass that produces plumes of red blooms in late summer. Slender, deciduous foliage arches and droops, bringing texture and movement to borders and large patio containers. Miscanthus 'Kleine Fontane' is a perennial, meaning it will return year after year. Plant among other grasses or in between broad-leaved perennials for a contrast of foliage. Height: 150cm (59). Spread: 60cm (24).