Ornamental Grasses
All plants are grown and sold in a 100mm diameter pot
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Sold outAndropogon 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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Sold outAndropogon scoparius 'Aldous'
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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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Sold outCalamagrostis 'Karl Foerster'
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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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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 '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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Sold outCarex testacea
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A beautiful sedge that is used extensively in landscape design projects in New Zealand, where it is native. The foliage colours change with the seasons. In Summer, the fine cascading leaves are an olive-green to chartreuse (acid yellow). However in Winter the colour deepens to a warm orange - honey gold. Approx. 50cm high x 50cm wide.
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Deschampsia cespitosa
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An evergreen grass forming a neat tussock of narrow, dark green leaves, with feathery panicles of silvery-purple flowers on arching stems in Summer. This grass grows particularly well in shadier spots in the garden. Approx. 60 x 60cm.
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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.
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Sold outMiscanthus 'Neotsfield'
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We have been growing this lovely form of Miscanthus for a number of years. It is a seed grown variety from our own stock. Very upright in form to 1.6m with a fleck of variegation through the foliage, indicating part of its parentage being Miscanthus 'Strictus'. We have grown it as a backdrop to clipped spheres of Phillyrea angustifolia and Olea 'Bambalina'.
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Sold outMiscanthus sinensis 'Adagio'
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A superior fine textured selection. We have this grass planted down a portion of our driveway. Brutal weather conditions in the Summer of 2018 and 2019 didn't warrant any extra water for this tough plant. It just kept on performing. Red tints in the flowers and strong yellow autumn foliage add extra interest to this already stunning grass.
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Sold outMiscanthus sinensis 'Capriccio'
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A seriously handsome ornamental grass. The upright nature of 'Capriccio' catches the eye in any landscape. Silvery plumes held high above the foliage add to the appeal of this grass. At 2 metres tall in bloom it certainly grabs attention. Approx. 2m high x 60cm wide.
