Ornamental Grasses
All plants are grown and sold in a 100mm diameter pot
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Andropogon gerardii
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Commonly called Big Bluestem, Andropogon gerardii is an architectural grass with statuesque form. Well behaved and long lived, this grass is tough and requires little maintenance apart from a yearly cutback. The Autumn foliage colour in cooler areas is magnificent ranging through yellows to oranges and even reds. Deep rooted and drought tolerant once established, 'Big Bluestem' is wonderful as a backdrop or a feature. 1.5 - 2m in height. Grown for its form and Autumn appeal.
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A blue green foliage cultivar of 'Little Bluestem'. Taller than 'Prairie Blues' with silvery appearance to the inflorescence. In 2022 is was awarded perennial plant of the year from the Perennial Plant Association of North America. 80cm x 60cm.
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Andropogon scoparius 'Blaze'
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A fantastic grass for Autumn colour as its name implies, the colours in Autumn range from pink, bronze, rusty red and orange. The Summer foliage is a complete contrast of grey-green. Upright inflorescence stay standing above the foliage for months and contain lovely fluffy seed heads. 'Blaze' adapts to difficult conditions, poor soils and drought. As long as the soil doesn't become too wet. Approximately 1m high x 40cm wide.
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A great blue stem grass with foliage and colouring between A. 'Blaze' and A. 'Prairie Blue' - a blue green. 'Camper' has beautiful autumnal hues, is low maintenance and suitable for dry conditions. Height to 80cm x 40cm in width. In the U.S. the perennial plant association has selected 'Camper' as perennial plant of the year.
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One of the world's most popular grasses. Beautiful, versatile and nearly carefree. It moves gracefully even in the lightest breeze. Strictly upright to 1.5m. We have always grown this grass and found its popularity is increasing remarkably in the last few years.
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Calamagrostis brachytricha
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Soft feathery luminous plumes are the feature of this "Diamond Grass'. It is shade tolerant but prefers full sun. Does well on a range of soils with sufficient moisture. Completely dormant in winter. 1.2m.
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Carex buchananii
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Cinnamon bronze upright foliage is the reason this sedge is best known. A New Zealand native, it performs best where the Winter is not too wet and the Summer is not scorchingly hot. I know no other plant that polarises people in their opinion more than this one. Some fall in love with the bronze foliage and yet others see it only as a brown grass. We fall into the former and love the contrast it provides, especially with silver or purple foliage. Grows approx. 50cm high x 30cm wide.
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Carex oshimensis 'Everest'
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A superb Carex reaching 30-40cm in height and best suited to shadier garden areas. As a container specimen it is a stand out. 'Everest' is slower growing than some other C. oshimensis varieties which allows for use in courtyards, balconies and hanging baskets. Arching green foliage edged with strong white bands is 'Everest' distinguishing feature. Use under trees with Ajuga, Helleborus and Ligularia.
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Carex oshimensis 'Evergold'
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A striking golden Japanese grass, 'Evergold' has narrow arching creamy-yellow leaves with thin dark green edges. It's densely tufted form and variegated foliage provides a wonderful contrast with other plants and surfaces in shady areas. Technically a sedge, this plant prefers well drained soils and will perform best in moist soil (or a little extra irrigation). Part shade to full shade. Approx. 30cm high x 30cm wide.
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Carex oshimensis 'Everlime'
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Developed from Carex oshimensis 'Evergold' in Ireland, 'Everlime' is easy to grow and particularly suited to part sun to semi shade conditions. Dislikes waterlogged soils. Makes a great pot specimen. The leaves are cool deep green at the centre and vivid lime green on the margins. 30cm x 30cm.
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Carex oshimensis 'Eversheen'
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Developed from Carex oshimensis 'Evergold' in Ireland, 'Eversheen' is easy to grow and particularly suited to part sun to semi shade conditions. Dislikes waterlogged soils. Makes a great pot specimen. 'Eversheen' has distinguishing intense lime centre to the leaves with a deep forest green margin. Perfect for brightening up a shady area in the garden. In warmer gardens, 'Eversheen' compliments Plectranthus, in cooler gardens it compliments Hostas or Helleborus. 30cm x 30cm.
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'Beyond Blue' is the bluest Festuca glauca released to date. It develops an attractive clump of blue-grey foliage to 30cm, and makes a great contrast to green foliaged ground covers. Low maintenance and drought tolerant. Stronger in growth than other forms and reputedly handles greater humidity. Good drainage is essential.
