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Grasses and Sedges

Grasses are superb for a natural style of planting, perfect for the softening the urban, built environment. They also provide a superb foil for brightly coloured flowers, creating a 'prairie type' form of planting. Best effects are created by planting groups or drifts of the same species

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Model	Item Name	Price
tpd 10 litre	Carex buchanii - 10 litre Matt James says "One of the more popular sedges, this everbrown is good for contrast and texture. Despite appearances it is not dead! Called the Leatherleaf sedge, it comes from New Zealand, and makes an ideal conatiner plants (30cm diameter or smaller), becuae of it's height. It will reach up to 70cm tall, with crazy little pig tail whorls on the end of the stems. Colour varies from bronzey orange in new growth in Spring. Needs good drainage in Winter In the garden plant with brightly...	£12.99 ... more info
2 litre	Cortaderia alba 'Pampass Grass' Large architectural grass with huge white plumes in late summer. Grows to 1.8 m. Burn off or remove off old foliage each spring. Best in well drained soil & sun Plant in full sun and well drained compost or soil. Feed occasionally in summer, keep almost dry in winter. Supplied height approx. 50 cm in a 2 litre pot. Available within 5 days Please note: This plant is not Matt James Branded. It is recommended by Matt James for his garden theme but has not been supplied to us by The Matt...	£6.99 ... more info
2 litre	Miscanthus 'Malepartus' Architectural grass which forms clumps & is not invasive. Bronze tinted foliage & rich red-purple flower plumes. Tolerates all soils, sun or shade. To 1.2m (4ft). Makes a super feature plant in a patio pot Plant in full sun and well drained compost or soil. Feed occasionally in summer, keep almost dry in winter. Supplied height approx. 50 cm including the 2 litre pot. Available within 5 days Please note: This plant is not Matt James Branded. It is recommended by Matt James for his...	£6.99 ... more info
2 litre	Molinia caerulea Variegata Pretty variegated grass with purple tinted buds and tiny little flowers held well above the foliage. Really eye-catching. Grows to about 35cm tall, with a wide spread of about 35cm Supplied height 20cm, spread approx. 20cm excluding pot. Available within 5 days Supplied to us by The Matt James Collection complete with full care information written by Matt on a Matt James brand colour picture label	£5.99 ... more info
1.5 litre	Ophiopogon Nigrescens 'Lily Turf' Ophiopogon nigrescens, commonly known as 'Lily Turf' is an evergreen grass-like perennial with almost black foliage & bell like purplish white flowers. Ophiopogon nigrescens is amazingly easy to grow and will spread forming nice drifts. Gets to 20cm (8"). Sun/part shade, best in rich peaty soils Supplied in a 1.5 litre pot, good clump with multiple leaves, ht approx 10cm. Shipped within 3 days	£6.99 ... more info
6 foil packets	Ornamental Grasses Collection - six varieties A collection of 6 annual and perennial grasses, each separately packed. This mix includes both annual varieties for instant effect and perennials to feature year after year. These oranmental grasses will make wonderful focal points around the garden. Sow indoors March to May in the flowering positions or indoors in pots. Full growing instructions included. Includes.. Briza maxima - Greater Quaking Grass - a hardy annual grass with nodding spikelets which quake and rustle in the breeze. Ht 60cm...	£3.99 Sale: £3.59 Save: 10% off ... more info
3 litre	Pennisetum setaceum 'Rubrum' Red Fountain Grass. Beautiful burgundy foliage & pink fluffy flowers. Not hardy but worth the trouble of overwintering it so grow in pots & protect from frost, a cold greenhouse is fine. Grows to 70 - 80 cm. Sun & well drained soil Supplied height 30 to 40 cm, spread approx. 20cm including pot. Flowering if ordered between June to September Available within 5 days	£6.99 ... more info