ornamental grasses - A Selection

Shimmering colour and movement

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

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

Festuca Plant - Intense Blue Intense icy blue color will create unique flower displays in your garden The Festuca Plant - Intense Blue is a spectacular plant with a mysterious aesthetic. The icy blue ornamental grass is a very popular choice for urban spaces. The plants produced are neat and create a long lasting electric blue shimmer. The evergreen and architectural nature of the Festuca Plant - Intense Blue makes it a fantastic choice for creating low maintenance flower bed and flower border

An ornamental grass with fiery autumn leaves and silvery winter plumes

Flat, sword-like leaves striped cream and green add strong vertical accents, textural contrast and colour to pond edges and bog gardens. Acorus calamus ‘Variegata’ spreads by rhizomes, helping to stabilise muddy ground whilst maintaining water quality by absorbing excess nutrients that promote the growth of algae. The blade-like foliage is a favourite landing pad for hawking dragonflies and offers a dense habitat in which pond creatures can hide. Known commonly as ‘Sweet Flag’, the

Pampas grass is loved for its feathery plumes of silvery flowers in late summer. Reaching just 60cm (24) tall, Cortaderia selloana 'Tiny Pampa' is the most compact variety yet, making it perfect for small gardens, narrow borders and patio pots. 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. Height and spread: 60cm (24).

Imperata cylindrica 'Rubra', also known as Red Baron or Japanese Blood Grass, is a must-have for any garden enthusiast seeking striking colour and effortless beauty. This hardy perennial grass brings structure and vivid hues to summer borders with its green base and brilliant red-tipped leaves that intensify as autumn approaches. As other garden plants wane, this grass comes alive, adding a jewel-like sparkle to your outdoor space.This grass is not just a visual delight; it's also incredibly

This vibrant evergreen Sedge is just what you need to add some colour and texture to your borders and flower beds. ?Green? produces arching, slender leaflets that provide a clump forming habit and architectural interest all year round. This Carex generates delicate blooms from July until September, it makes exciting ground cover and adds lots of ornamental value to dull spaces. Great for adding to rockeries, alpines and cottage gardens, you can count on ?Green? to also make a sufficient accent

Calamagrostis brachytricha is an exceptional grass which bears extremely showy flower heads.

A lovely yellow-green variegated evergreen grass

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).

Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue' is easy to grow and evergreen, for an all year-round interest in borders, pots and rockeries. Foliage is grassy, in a distinct shade of cobalt blue, making it stand out among others. Provides an architectural touch to gardens, it?s clump-forming and compact habit means it mixes well with bedding plants and herbaceous perennials. Height: 30cm (12). Spread: 25cm (10).

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?).

An upright grass with fluffy pink plumes

Handsome foliage for boggy areas