ornamental grasses - A Selection

Acorus gramineus 'Ogon' has arching, yellow and green variegated foliage that forms wide fans with a low, clump-forming habit. This eye-catching perennial is grown for its enticing foliage. Slender Sweet Flag thrives in a damp environment, such as a bog garden or as a marginal aquatic at the water's edge. This perennial is ideal for smoothing the edges of ponds with its fragrant, semi-evergreen leaves. Height: 25cm (10). Spread: 35cm (14). Planting depth: Zone 1 & 2 to 5cm depth.

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).

Mid-green leaves turn blood red

Acorus gramineus 'Ogon', also known as Slender Sweet Flag, is a showy aquatic perennial that’s primarily grown for its attractive foliage. It features arching, yellow and green variegated leaves that create wide fans, adding beauty to the edges of ponds and water features. This aromatic semi-evergreen plant forms low clumps. It thrives in moist conditions, making it ideal for bog gardens or as a marginal aquatic plant at the water's edge. With a height of 25cm and spread of 35cm, it can be

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).

The smallest member of the ‘Falls’ series of Japanese sedges, Carex 'Moon Falls' forms low clumps of arching, creamy-white foliage accented with green margins. Japanese sedges are incredibly versatile plants, perfect for softening the edge of a border or planted as ground cover - adding texture and movement to planting schemes. 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

Create a stunning visual impact in your garden with Miscanthus 'Purpurascens', a hardy and versatile ornamental grass. This low-maintenance perennial is perfect for extending your garden's interest well into autumn and winter. As spring unfolds, watch this plant quickly grow into an attractive clump of mauve-tinged foliage, forming tall upright stems that provide a beautiful screen and backdrop.By late summer, the plant transforms with plumes of feathery pale pink flowers, adding a delicate

Soft, feathery flowerspikes

Arundo donax 'Variegata' is a fantastic exotic looking grass, it produces masses of variegated foliage that forms in ribbon like leaves. A very impressive variety that is sure to draw the eye. Often grown for its dramatic foliage and its bamboo-like structure with the sturdy stems reaching up to 180cm tall with the foliage draping from them. Variegated forms of Arundo donax are less hardy than the species and require winter protection if intended for outdoor cultivation. Grow Giant reed plants

Flowers right into autumn

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

Create a stunning visual impact in your garden with Miscanthus 'Purpurascens', a hardy and versatile ornamental grass. This low-maintenance perennial is perfect for extending your garden's interest well into autumn and winter. As spring unfolds, watch this plant quickly grow into an attractive clump of mauve-tinged foliage, forming tall upright stems that provide a beautiful screen and backdrop.By late summer, the plant transforms with plumes of feathery pale pink flowers, adding a delicate

Carex 'Milk Chocolate' is an excellent evergreen perennial grass. It looks best when planted in large swaths throughout the borders or in winter containers. This clump-forming sedge is grown for its slender chocolate brown foliage with a sheer pink touch at the leaf edges. As autumn approaches, the dense foliage transforms into appealing shades of orange and brown. It is the perfect perennial grass to add texture and winter interest to your garden! Height: 60cm (24). Spread: 40cm (16).

Handsome foliage for boggy areas

A colourful, undemanding and adaptable sedge

Create striking contrast and all-season structure with Carex comans 'Bronze', a low-growing ornamental grass prized for its fine-textured, cascading foliage in a rich bronze hue. Its hair-like leaves form elegant mounds that sway gracefully in the breeze, adding gentle movement and visual softness to garden borders, gravel gardens, or container displays. This eye-catching sedge is especially attractive when planted alongside flowering perennials and bold-leaved shrubs, offering a stylish and