ornamental grasses - A Selection

Excellent for the back of the border

A compact ornamental grass with fiery autumn leaves and silvery winter plumes

A colourful, undemanding and adaptable sedge

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 sinensis 'Graziella' is a perennial, deciduous grass variety that forms dense clumps of slender green foliage. Works well as a specimen plant or mixed within an ornamental grass scheme, its height and texture adds intrigue. Silver-white blooms emerge from the top of the plant in August to September. While foliage transforms into copper tones into autumn, fading away in winter. Leave to overwinter, as stems and flower heads become coated in frost when the coldest months arrive.

Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln,' also known as Fountain Grass, is a stunning ornamental grass that brings charm and elegance to your garden. This low-maintenance plant forms a dense, compact clump, making it perfect for filling gaps in perennial and shrub borders. The neat grassy foliage remains subtle until late summer, when it bursts into eye-catching flower heads that resemble a squirrel's tail, adding a dynamic vertical element to your garden design.The beauty of 'Hameln' continues into

This deciduous grass is excellent for adding interest to your garden all year round. Miscanthus sinensis 'Variegatus' provides graceful form and texture, variegated foliage, summer blooms and wonderful autumn colour that will persist deep into winter. Towering, rigid stems will rise from a dense mound, creating an eye-catching cascade of slender leaf blades, variegated green and white. The foliage will rustle in the breeze, catching the sunlight and providing movement in the garden. In early

Elevate your garden with the stunning Carex morrowii 'Irish Green'. This evergreen grass features long, arching leaves in a captivating emerald hue that gleam with a glossy finish. The plant forms a graceful mound, creating a dynamic visual element wherever it is placed. It's an excellent choice for enhancing winter containers or providing evergreen ground cover in both sunny and shaded areas. How to Grow: Light: Prefers partial shade to full sun. Temperature: Hardy and tolerant of varying

An attractive ornamental grass producing slender foliage that creates an arching mound as it matures. Carex testacea 'Prairie Fire' boasts beautiful olive-green evergreen foliage with vivid orange tips which turns deep orange in autumn. This hardy perennial is fuss-free and makes a handy accent plant that will add year-round colour and texture to a variety of planting schemes. A great choice for gravel gardens, border edges or cascading from winter containers, thriving in full sun or part

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 colourful ornamental grass

‘Ruby cute’ is not only a luxurious looking variety of miscanthus, but it is also extremely hardy in all weather conditions, making it reliable as well as beautiful. Miscanthus are commonly used for adding structure to a garden and known for their colour changing foliage from season to season. You can expect this charming perennial to produce stunning silver star-like blooms from August through to the end of November! Grow Miscanthus grass in fertile, moist, well drained soil in full

Elevate your garden with the Pennisetum Dances with Me, supplied in a 12cm pot. This beautiful deciduous grass is perfect for introducing elegant texture and captivating late summer interest. Its neat, clump-forming habit is defined by slender green foliage that arches gracefully at the tips. From July onwards, the plant produces airy, feathery seed heads that create a shimmering, silvery halo, swaying gently in the breeze, adding movement and a touch of magic to your outdoor space. Whether

‘Cute One’ is not only a delightful looking variety of miscanthus, but it is also extremely hardy in all weather conditions! This wondrous variety will not only produce luscious green arching foliage, it will be decorated with dusky pink feathery seed heads, adding a fairies touch to your beloved garden. Miscanthus are commonly used for adding structure to a garden and known for their colour changing foliage from season to season. You can expect this charming perennial to produce

Small, variegated, evergreen grass

A vigorous grass-like hardy perennial with slender, drooping flower spikes