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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
1 litre	Carex buchanii Matt James, The City Gardener, says this about Carex buchanii "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 container plant (30cm diameter or smaller), because 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. Carex buchannii needs...	£4.99 ... more info
2 litre	Carex Coman's Bronze Matt James, The City Gardener, says this about Carex Coman's Bronze: "This is so like a mophead of hair, there is even a selection called The Beatles! Brown all year round - no it's not dead - it provides interesting flowing textures to grass beds, and pots. Great dotted round gravel beds or at the front of borders too, if well drained. Carex Coman's Bronze is at it's best in hot sunny spots. Simply comb out any old leaves with your fingers once a year. Grows to about 35cm tall, with a...	£6.99 ... more info
1 litre	Carex testacea Pheasant Grass Matt James, The City Gardener, says this about Carex testacea or Pheasant Grass: "This is one of the more subtle sedges, spot on for natural style gardens, or normal plantings. Very hardy and tough, it produces upright olive green leaves, which throughout Summer into Autumn turn variably coppery to orange tinted, especially in full sun. Carex testacea is also known as Pheasant Grass. Grows to about 40cm tall, it is quite upright early, then more arching later on in the season. Plant with...	£4.99 ... more info
5 litre	Cortaderia alba 'Pampass Grass' Cortaderia alba Pampass Grass is a large architectural grass with huge white plumes in late summer. Grows to 1.8 m. Burn off or remove off old foliage each spring. Cortaderia alba or Pampass Grass is 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 as big plants, flowering size, height depends on time of year shipped, in May they are height approx. 50 cm, in a 5 litre pot. Shipped within 3...	£9.99 ... more info
3 litre	Cortaderia alba Pampass Grass Cortaderia alba, better known as Pampass Grass is a 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...	£7.99 ... more info
1 litre	Festuca Elijah Blue - 1 litre Festuca Elijah Blue is one of the best blue grasses with evergreen foliage that forms dense tufts. Looks superb in winter pots as a foil to colourful flowers or berries. Festuca Elijah Blue can also be used mixed with other grasses or perennials. The photo shows how well they work with large leaved plants such as heucheras. Trim off old foliage in spring. Ht to 30 cm (1ft). Sun or part shade, any soil except waterlogged. Divide Festuca Elijah Blue every 3 years to maintain it's vigour (just...	£4.99 ... more info
2 litre	Festuca Elijah Blue - 2 litre Festuca Elijah Blue is one of the best blue grasses with evergreen foliage that forms dense tufts. Looks superb in winter pots as a foil to colourful flowers or berries. Festuca Elijah Blue can also be used mixed with other grasses or perennials. The photo shows how well they work with large leaved plants such as heucheras. Trim off old foliage in spring. Ht to 30 cm (1ft). Sun or part shade, any soil except waterlogged. Divide Festuca Elijah Blue every 3 years to maintain it's vigour (just...	£5.99 ... more info
1 litre	Luzula nivea - Snowy Wood Rush - 1 litre Luzula nivea or Snowy Woodrush has lush, evergreen foliage with soft white hairs and white flower spikes in spring. Luzula nivea, a favourite at Chelsea Flower Show is ideal for borders, woodlands & wild gardens. best in moist but not waterlogged soils in sun/part shade. Grows to 45 cm (1.5ft). Needs very little care, just trim off the old foliage each spring. Use in winter pots or mix with other grasses or perennials Young bushy plants supplied in 1 litre pots, height 20cm+, spread...	£4.99 ... more info
2 litre	Miscanthus Silberfeder (Silver Feather) Miscanthus Silberfeder, English name is Silver Feather, like all Miscanthus, is a towering architectural grass which forms clumps & is not invasive. The sage green foliage is topped by silver coloured, feathery plumes in late summer, leave these on through autumn and winter as the seed heads look attractive for months. Cut back and divide large clumps in March/April. Tolerates all moist soils, sun or part shade. To 2.4m (8ft). Miscanthus Silberfeder is best planted at the back of the border...	£5.99 ... more info
5 litre	Miscanthus sinensis Cosmopolitan - Eulalia Miscanthus sinensis Cosmopolitan is a large, stunning grass which originated in Japan. The leaves can grow up to 4cm across with a broad white stripe down the edge. The flower is coppery red fading to white and persists through the winter. Miscanthus Cosmopolitan is almost evergreen and grows to 2.4m, makes a superb feature plant. Easy to grow, it tolerates all soils, sun or shade. Feed occasionally in summer, keep almost dry in winter. A good clump in each pot, height varies according to time...	£9.99 ... more info
3 litre	Miscanthus Zebrinus - Zebra Grass Miscanthus Zebrinus looks fabulous when established. Like most Miscanthus grasses it is a wonderful architectural grass which forms clumps & is not invasive. The green foliage has prominent creamy-yellow bands hence it's common name of Zebra Grass. Easy to grow, it tolerates all soils, sun or shade. To 1.2m (4ft). Miscanthus Zebrinus 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. Big...	£6.99 ... more info
2 litre	Molinia caerulea Variegata Molinia caerulea variegata is a very pretty variegated grass with purple tinted buds and tiny little flowers held well above the foliage. Molinia caerulea variegata is really eye-catching. Grows to about 35cm tall, with a spread of about 35cm Supplied height 20cm, spread approx. 20cm excluding pot. Shipped within 3 days	£6.99 ... 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 ... more info
2 litre	Pennisetum Hameln - Fountain Grass Pennisetum Hameln or commonly known as Fountain Grass or Bunny Tails is an evergreen grass with bottle-brush like, silver flowers. The dark green foliage turns gold in autumn. Pennisetum Hameln prefers sun & moist fertile soil. Fountain Grass grows to 60-90cm (2'-3'). Cut back in spring before new foliage grows Supplied height 30 to 40 cm, spread approx. 20cm. Flowering if ordered between June to September. Shipped within 3 days	£5.99 ... more info
2 litre	Stipa tenuifolia (syn. Stipa tenuissima) Stipa tenuifolia is one of the most graceful and delicate of all grasses. Feathery, fog-like plumes move with the slightest breath of air. Great for adding texture to your border. Stipa tenuifolia makes a useful backdrop to bolder plants in pots. Height 40cm Spread 45cm Supplied height 30cm, spread approx. 25cm excluding pot. Shipped within 3 days	£6.99 ... more info
1 litre	Stipa tenuifolia (syn. Stipa tenuissima) Stipa tenuifolia, also known as Stipa tenuissima is one of the most graceful and delicate of all grasses. Feathery, fog-like plumes move with the slightest breath of air. Great for adding texture to your border. Stipa tenuifolia makes a useful backdrop to bolder plants in pots. Height 40cm Spread 45cm Supplied in a 1 litre pot, height 20cm, spread approx. 15cm excluding pot. Shipped within 3 days	£4.99 ... more info
2 litre	Uncinia rubra Uncinia rubra, sometimes called Red Hook Sedge, makes thick clumps of arching, evergreen foliage which are rich mahogany-red. Great in pots or dotted round gravel beds or at the front of borders too. Uncinia rubra is best in sun or part shade, a sheltered spot, planted in soil which does not dry out but is not waterlogged either. In exposed areas it will need some winter protection. Grows to about 30cm tall, with a wide spread of about 25cm Supplied in a 2 litre pot, height 15cm, spread approx....	£6.99 ... more info