Calamagrostis, or Reed Grass, are a very adaptable and highly useful group that are characterised by their mostly upright habit and relatively early, freely produced flowers. Generally best in sun and a range of soils from dry to wet. Great for informal screens.
Calamagrostis
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£8.55Forms mounds of relatively bright white centrally banded green foliage. Topped by silvery tan plumes on strongly vertical stems. Variegation can fade as season progresses. Sun or light shade. Can take some moisture. Height; 1.2m – 1.5m Deciduous.
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£12.99Produces mounds of soft green foliage from which arise many stunning feathery plumes of purplish to greyish pink flowers that gradually fade to beige during summer. Happy in sunny open positions but will also tolerate a reasonable level of shade. Most soils except boggy. Height; 90cm – 1.2m.
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Produces mounds of soft green foliage from which arise many stunning feathery plumes of purplish to greyish pink flowers that gradually fade to beige during summer. Happy in sunny open positions but will also tolerate a reasonable level of shade. Most soils except boggy. Height; 90cm – 1.2m.
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£12.55Distinctive selection forming clumps of bright yellow green variegated leaves and upright spikes of flower produced from summer onwards. Variegation can fade as season progresses. Sunny open spot. Height; 1.2m – 1.5m.
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£12.99Mounds of green foliage produce masses of strongly vertical flower stems that bleach to beautiful straw colour later in the season. Very architectural and amongst the earliest of the tall grasses to flower. Superb for informal screening. Best in sunny open spot. Will take some moisture. Height 1.5m -1.8m.
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Mounds of green foliage produce masses of strongly vertical flower stems that bleach to beautiful straw colour later in the season. Very architectural and amongst the earliest of the tall grasses to flower. Superb for informal screening. Best in sunny open spot. Will take some moisture. Height; 1.5m -1.8m.
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£12.55Distinctive mounds of green & white striped leaves that set off the pinkish feathery plumes of flower which are held on narrowly upright stems. Variegation can fade as season progresses. Sun or light shade. Can take some moisture. Height; 1.2m – 1.5m.
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An attractive European native. Spreading but not invasive clumps of green foliage support upright stems of initially dark flowers during summer. Best in sunny open spot but may tolerate some light shade if soil not too dry. Will take some moisture. Height; 90cm – 1.2m.
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Clumps of bright green foliage support masses of tall narrow upright stems with a slightly splaying habit that creates a more open feel than the similar Karl Foerster. Very effective as an informal screen. Best in sunny open spot. Will take some moisture. Height; 1.5m – 1.8m.
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£12.99
Clumps of bright green foliage support masses of tall narrow upright stems with a slightly splaying habit that creates a more open feel than the similar Karl Foerster. Very effective as an informal screen. Best in sunny open spot. Will take some moisture. Height; 1.5m – 1.8m.
