ornamental grasses - A Selection

After a long, scorching summer, Miscanthus 'Gracilimus' flower spikes are at their finest. Miscanthus is a striking, strong, and spectacular grass that can give your borders a year-round change of appearance. The towering stems, which rise above bunches of arching, grassy leaves, are crowned with gorgeous, fluffy plumes of bright copper. This robust perennial requires minimal care and is simple to cultivate. The seed heads provide a special touch to floral arrangements or can be left in

A popular evergreen grass, Festuca glauca forms neat cushions of needle-like, silver-blue leaves. In midsummer these are topped by short, blue-green flower spikes which fade to a pale straw colour as they mature. Fantastic for adding colour and texture to contemporary gardens, foliage gardens and patio containers, Blue Fescue is also tolerant of coastal conditions, dry sunny borders and rock gardens thanks to its Mediterranean origins. Robust and low maintenance, Festuca glauca is an easy plant

A graceful deciduous grass, Pennisetum alopecuroides forms large clumps of slender arching leaves. From midsummer a profusion of bristly bottle-brush flowers emerge, creating a soft misty effect. Chinese Fountain Grass is a low-maintenance perennial that looks wonderful in prairie-style plantings, cottage gardens and cut flower gardens. The straw-coloured flowers persist as the foliage turns to gold during autumn. Height: 1.5m (5').  Spread: 1.2m (4').

A spreading, tufted herbaceous perennial with aromatic, variegated sword-shaped

An ornamental grass with fiery autumn leaves and silvery winter plumes

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).

Statuesque and with a long season of interest

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

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

A perennial grass with red, soft, bottle-brush like flowers

Miscanthus sinensis 'Strictus' is a remarkable deciduous perennial grass that brings exceptional height, colour, and texture to your garden. Featuring slender, upright leaves adorned with distinctive gold bands, this ornamental grass creates a striking visual impact in borders and planting schemes. The tall stems, crowned with elegant silvery flower plumes in late summer, remain attractive throughout the winter months, making it a standout feature in any garden.Awarded the RHS Award of Garden

Japanese Blood Grass Plants - Red Baron Leaves that change colour! A stunning, spiky-looking grass with lime-green leaves that turn progressively through burgundy-red to claret-blood-red in late summer and into autumn. Ideal for borders or patio containers, it shows good drought tolerance once established. Height 30-50cm (12-20); spread 30cm (12). Middle of border variety. Ideal for bringing a contemporary flavour to borders or containers, these tough, easy-to-grow plants will thrive in most

An aquatic, deciduous grass suited to bog gardens or a shallow pond shelf.

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).

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

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