ornamental grasses - A Selection
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A truly magnificent evergreen grass – admired for its grandeur of scale and spectacular lighting effects.Stipa gigantea forms dense clumps of tough, linear foliage. In summer, tall arching stems bear large panicles of airy, oat-like flowers that create a dazzling haze of shimmering gold when backlit by the sun. The effect is stunning and it’s worth carefully selecting a position where the plant will catch the light. The dried seedheads continue to provide interest and strong structure
This versatile and low maintenance hardy perennial will remain rather compact and is ideal for creating attractive groundcover or for growing in a patio pot. Carex morrowii 'Eversheen' forms low mounds of variegated, grass-like foliage which is decorated with vibrant green and cream stripes and deep green edges. Height and spread 30cm (12?).
The exotic appearance of this perennial grass is undeniably impressive. The strong, upright stems reach up to 180cm (70) in height and are draped in variegated ribbon-like foliage with wide cream margins. The Giant Reed, grown for its dramatic foliage and bamboo-like stature, makes an elegant conservatory pot plant. In late summer, Arundo donax 'Variegata' can be grown at the back of moist, sunny borders to add height and architecture. This half-hardy perennial should be lifted and moved to a
Carex panicea is a graceful, grass-like perennial ideal for softening pond edges or enhancing boggy spots with a naturalistic feel. Its fine, blue-green foliage forms neat, semi-evergreen clumps that bring texture and colour all year round. Delicate brown flower spikes appear in summer, arching elegantly above the leaves. A native to the UK, it not only adds visual charm but also offers shelter and habitat for aquatic creatures and other wildlife. Perfect for low-maintenance, wildlife-friendly
A sun-loving ornamental grass with green and gold etched evergreen slender leaves. Carex 'Evergold' can also be planted in the shade to brighten up a dark spot. Carex 'Evergold' is ideal for rock gardens, border edging, patio pots, and gravel planting. Height and Spread: 50 cm (19).
Just as autumn arrives and the rest of your garden fades, Miscanthus sinensis 'Silver Charm' erupts in an abundance of silvery white, feathery panicles from September until the first frost, catching the light and shimmering like tassels in the low sun. Graceful, arching stems create a soft fountain-like cascade, the silvery plumes gradually transitioning to white. Meanwhile, fine green foliage turns a glowing golden-yellow as the season shifts, offering a stunning contrast. Even after
A fabulous ornamental grass for late season interest, Miscanthus sinensis 'Red Chief' is prized for its tall, arching clumps of slim green leaves and dramatic late summer to autumn flower plumes in deep red. Its foliage changes to warm golden and bronze hues in autumn, adding rich seasonal colour. The flowers later age to silvery tones, persisting into winter to catch the frost and snow and providing a habitat for over-wintering insects. Hardy and easy to grow, this clump-forming grass is
Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Moudry' produces wonderful, clump forming foliage in dark green tones that fill borders and patio pots year in year out. Perennial grass variety that bursts to life in June to September, with purple-black spikes of flowers for high impact. Foliage becomes gold-yellow in autumn months for added interest, while flowers fade to silver-grey when the weather becomes cold and frosty. Height and spread: 90cm (3').
A beautiful clump-forming perennial with blue-green foliage, boasting coppery-pink tips in the autumn which blends wonderfully with its orange-red blooms from the summer. Festuca 'Sunrise' is a graceful but robust ornamental grass which copes well in poor, dry soils and provides superb long-lasting groundcover. This evergreen grass adds a calm and relaxing feel to rockeries and borders, providing interesting movement and texture and even tolerating temperatures of -20C! Also makes a great
Easily recognised for its elegant, cascading habit with ribbon-like leaves that curl at the leaf tips. Carex 'Ribbon Falls' produces slender, deep green glossy leaves that are perfect for adding texture and movement to planting schemes. This hardy sedge is perfect for rockeries, hanging baskets and patio containers where it will provide year round colour. Height and spread: 30-45cm (12-18in).
Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light' is a stunning ornamental grass that captivates garden enthusiasts with its delicate, slender leaves adorned with striking white edges. This cultivar is celebrated for its ability to infuse gardens with a sense of elegance and movement, making it a favored choice for enhancing borders and landscapes. The combination of its fine-textured foliage and the luminous contrast of the silvery-white margins creates a visually appealing effect, particularly when
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Evergreen, easy-care and thriving in sun or partial shade – few plants can compete with the versatility of Carex ‘Falls Trio’. These variegated Japanese sedges are perfect for softening the edge of a border or planted as ground cover in difficult shady areas - adding texture and movement to planting schemes all year round. They also offer a contemporary look to containers and hanging baskets, their evergreen foliage cascading gracefully over the side of pots and adding interest to both
