ornamental grasses - A Selection

An attractive ornamental grass producing slender foliage that creates an arching mound as it matures. Carex testacea 'Prairie Fire' boasts beautiful olive-green evergreen foliage with vivid orange tips which turns deep orange in autumn. This hardy perennial is fuss-free and makes a handy accent plant that will add year-round colour and texture to a variety of planting schemes. A great choice for gravel gardens, border edges or cascading from winter containers, thriving in full sun or part

Fabulous red-purple foliage

Miscanthus sinesis 'Strictus', an RHS AGM variety of ornamental grass that provides silver bloom plumes in late summer that become decorated with frost through winter. Foliage is deciduous, slender and spiky, growing upright in gold tones that fade away through cold months. Reliable and easy to grow, this perennial will return year after year. Height: 2m (6?). Spread: 60cm (2?).

Calamagrostis is a spectacular, ornamental grass for any mixed garden border. 'Karl Foerster' is a well known border plant, with arching leaves, and bronze feathery panicles during summer.A useful ornamental grass, which is quick to emerge each spring. Calamagrostis can be planted to form a feathery screen, and is fast-growing and easy to maintain.Height: 1.8m (5.9') Spread: 50cm (19).

A compact, tufted, marginal aquatic perennial with narrow leaves margined with c

An ornamental grass that's ideal for adding movement

Otherwise known as the Chinese Fountain Grass, Pennisetum alopecuroides Hameln produces compact grass foliage in neat clumps, while during summer, softly tinged pink feather-like blooms emerge, bursting away from the vibrant green leaves beneath. Will add texture and depth to beds, borders and patio pots. Height 90-100cm. Supplied in a 3 litre pot.

Pennisetum ?Hameln Gold? is a fantastic structural perennial plant for any garden; the long linear leaves have a yellow-gold colour and look spectacular as they shoot skyward and the arch over to form an impressive clump. The flower spikes carry long catkin-like heads which hold their interest well into the winter too. A really easy to keep plant that is perfect for drier gardens or low maintenance areas too! Height: 100cm (39). Spread: 100cm (39)

A sun-loving ornamental grass with green and gold etched evergreen slender leaves. Carex 'Evergold' can also be planted in the shade to brighten up a dark spot. Carex 'Evergold' is ideal for rock gardens, border edging, patio pots, and gravel planting. Height and Spread: 50 cm (19).

Moor Grass is perfect for bringing texture and movement to planting schemes. Its tall, slender flower spikes are topped with silvery-purple blooms that sway and shimmer in the summer breeze.

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

Almost black, grassy foliage

Cortaderia selloana 'Golden Fantasy' forms a robust clump of gold-striped, evergreen foliage that glistens in the afternoon sun. Tall, upright, white plumes will rise from the plant from August to November. This golden Pampas Grass requires little maintenance and makes an excellent specimen plant in a lawn or mixed border, where it will provide colour and interest into winter. Height and spread: 1.5m (4.9ft).

?Pink Cloud? is an elegant perennial that flowers from August to November. It boasts an attractive clump forming habit of fresh green foliage, that generates upright lengthy stems and grassy leaflets. Its dusky pink blooms add movement and texture, as well as a pop of colour throughout those warmer months. Great for adding into gravel gardens, borders and coastal areas, your Miscanthus will turn heads and create an impactful focal point. It enjoys full sun to develop and will progress to a

The subtle shading of green and gold are the highlight of Carex 'Evergold'. The slender evergreen leaves will bring graceful movement to both sunny spots or shaded areas of the garden. Carex 'Evergold' is perfect for rock gardens, edging for borders, patio pots and even planting in gravel. Height and Spread: 50cm (19).