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.
Calamagrostis brachytricha
£8.55
10 in stock
Plant Information
| Pot Size | 9 cm |
|---|---|
| How many plants will I need? | 3 – 5 Plants Per Square Metre |
| Planting area | Damp Shade, Damp Soil in Sun, Informal Screens and Dividers, Light Shade, Open and Sunny, Shorter Flowering |
Description
These ornamental grasses are Deciduous: Cut back stems close to ground level from late February through to the end of March. Cut stems can be left on border as natural mulch or composted.
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