ornamental grasses - A Selection

A popular sight and a striking one too, Zebra Grass produces distinctive green blade like leaves, each randomly striped with horizontal cream bands. Come autumn, tall flower plumes sit high above the foliage which last well into the winter.

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

Dramatic and architectural

Bring movement and texture to your garden with Carex ‘Feather Falls’, a beautiful variegated ornamental grass that adds year-round interest to borders, containers and shaded spots. This compact Japanese Sedge features elegant, arching leaves in rich green with bold creamy-white edges, forming a graceful fountain of foliage that remains evergreen throughout the winter. Perfect for softening hard edges or filling in gaps, it’s equally at home cascading from patio pots or planted en

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

Pennisetum orientale 'Dance with Me' brings texture and neat form to borders and patio containers, where its compact, clump forming habit shines through. Green foliage arches slightly at the end of tips, where from July onwards are joined by feathery seed heads in silver tones. Swaying in the breeze kindly, Pennisetum orientale 'Dance with Me' looks fantastic planted in swathes and groups through herbaceous borders, or dotted among perennials. Height: 45cm (18). Spread: 30cm (12).

Carex riparia, commonly known as Greater Pond Sedge, is a vigorous, clump-forming evergreen perennial native to the UK which is suited to growing in larger ponds. Reaching heights of up to 1.5 metres, it features tall stems and stiff, strap-like, glaucous green leaves that provide a striking vertical accent to pond margins and bog gardens. Flowering from May to June, it produces stout, upright spikes of dark brown flowers that add textural interest.Its extensive rhizome system enables it to

Loved for its rigid blue foliage, Blue Fescue is a great evergreen grass for adding architectural interest in your garden throughout the year. Little blue-green flower spikes will appear at the tips of the foliage from June to add further interest and will look very effective in alpines, rockeries, gravel areas, patio containers and planted in borders amongst other perennials or small shrubs. Festuca glauca is simple to grow and requires very little maintenance, keeping its very neat, clump

A spreading, tufted herbaceous perennial with aromatic, sword-shaped leaves and

Carex 'Feather Falls' is a stunning Japanese Sedge that brings elegance and life to any planting scheme with its arching green and white variegated leaves. This evergreen ornamental grass creates a beautiful fountain-like effect, perfect for softening borders or adding dynamic texture to patios and mixed winter containers. Its versatility shines as it thrives effortlessly in both sunny and shaded spots, making it a reliable choice for gardeners of all skill levels. Once established, Carex

This is the Cream Pampas Grass stem, on-trend and an easy product to style thanks to its fluffy, ornamental feathers, simply tease the feathers to create its fullest look. This stem is a must-have for your home. Team it with our stoneware vases for a soft and timeless arrangement. Irresistibly tactile and pleasing to the eye, the Cream Pampas Grass looks effective as a single stem in a vase or style with more for maximum impact.Please note This item is a completely natural product and may vary

A simple to grow, evergreen grass which will add interest in your garden throughout the year and is particularly handy for winter pots and edging borders. Carex comans 'Bronze' produces low, compact mounds of fine, arching, hair-like foliage in a wonderful shade of bronze. It will cascade like a fountain and move softly in the breeze, adding excellent texture and movement in your garden. Height: 35cm (14). Spread: 60cm (24).

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).

A colourful ornamental grass

Discover the captivating beauty of Carex comans 'Bronze', a delightful ornamental grass that brings year-round interest to your garden. This hardy perennial forms low, dense mounds adorned with fine, arching leaves in a striking bronze hue. The foliage gracefully cascades like a fountain, adding gentle movement and texture to your landscape. Whether planted along borders or in winter containers, this versatile grass remains visually appealing in every season.Carex comans 'Bronze' is

Pampas Grass is a tough, long-lasting garden plant that will almost take care of itself. Cortaderia selloana 'White' has beautiful plumes of feathery, white seed heads on sturdy stalks that rise above the extremely tough foliage. Pampas Grass's tufted evergreen plants are ideal for filling gaps in a border, and 'Pumila' is also suitable for small gardens. Plants provide year-round interest in the garden, but are at their best in August, when silvery plumes emerge from the very center of the