ornamental grasses - A Selection

Relatively compact variety with arching stems that create a soft fountain-like cascade, the silvery plumes gradually transitioning to white.

With its loose, arching growth, Carex oshimensis 'Everillo' is ideal for draping over the edges of patio containers, and for edging raised beds and borders. This perennial grass forms spectacular evergreen clumps with a lax, cascading habit ? each blade is chartreuse green, fading to pale gold at its tip. Small, and somewhat insignificant, brown flower spikes nonetheless enhance this vibrant display in late spring. Height and spread: 40cm (16).

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)

With its arching, mound shape, Miscanthus sinensis 'Cute One' is simply irresistible. This compact, deciduous grass forms a rounded clump of slender foliage with delicate white veins that make it shimmer in the sunlight.

Cortaderia selloana Duo features two stunning varieties of Pampas grass: one with classic white plumes and the other with delicate rosy pink plumes. Pampas grass is a hardy and low-maintenance plant that thrives effortlessly in the garden. It forms dense clumps of tough, evergreen foliage, making it an excellent choice for filling gaps in borders and providing year-round interest. In late summer, tall, feathery flower plumes emerge, creating striking backlit effects and adding texture and

A graceful deciduous grass, Pennisetum alopecuroides forms large clumps of slender arching leaves. From midsummer a profusion of bristly bottle-brush flowers emerge, creating a soft misty effect. Chinese Fountain Grass is a low-maintenance perennial that looks wonderful in prairie-style plantings, cottage gardens and cut flower gardens. The straw-coloured flowers persist as the foliage turns to gold during autumn. Height: 1.5m (5').  Spread: 1.2m (4').

Carex testacea ?Prairie Fire? is a beautiful evergrass grass that provides colour and texture throughout the year, including through the winter when its warm tones are especially welcome.

This versatile and low maintenance hardy perennial will remain rather compact and is ideal for creating attractive groundcover or for growing in a patio pot. Carex morrowii 'Eversheen' forms low mounds of variegated, grass-like foliage which is decorated with vibrant green and cream stripes and deep green edges. Height and spread 30cm (12?).

For unusual silver hues in beds and borders in late summer, look no further than Miscanthus sinensis 'Silberspinne'. Tall stems, that are ideal for cutting and adding to an indoor floral display, will produce long, feathery panicles of flowers that start off with a bronze tint, then fade to a silvery finish by autumn.

This exciting Leatherleaf Sedge is a hardy perennial that is easy to grow and undemanding to keep. It boasts masses of ornamental, evergreen foliage in a shade of pastel green and generates small flowers from July until September. Ideal for adding texture and movement to lifeless landscapes, be sure to incorporate into patio pots, borders and cottage gardens. It will enjoy semi shade to progress and will develop in height and spread to 50cm.

This clump-forming, perennial grass, produces a multitude of arching, dark green, linear leaves that form a rounded clump. Purple-black flower spikes rise above the foliage from June through to September.

This semi-evergreen grass forms clumps of hair-like, yellow-green foliage that moves gently in the breeze, adding excellent texture and interest wherever it is planted. Stipa tenuissima ?Ponytails? produces masses of silky, silver-green flowers throughout summer, which glisten in the sun beautifully. In late summer the flowers fade to a bold shade of yellow. Perfect for softening border edges or planting in patio pots where they can be backlit by the sun. Also an excellent choice for dry

Pennisetum Rubrum Plant A beautiful exhibition of colour and textures The Pennisetum Rubrum Plant is a spectacular show of textures and colours to hello create unique flower displays in your garden. The scarlet- red feathered blooms and bronze foliage will create a fantastic contrast with brighter flowers in your flower beds and flower borders. The Pennisetum Rubrum Plant grows to a height of 1-1.5m (3'3-5') and spread of 50-60cm (20-24) meaning this stunning plant will be a huge, showstopping

Pennisetum Alopecuroides Pennisetum Alopecuroides blooms from July until October, it produces small flower heads that really make this Chinese fountain grass come to life. Its gleaming green grassy, full foliage is noticeably replaced by gleaming spikelet?s and look incredibly similar in appearance to a Squirrels tail! Pennisetum compressum is virtually maintenance free, it is easy to grow and enjoys thriving in direct sunlight. Pennisetum Alopecuroides makes a stunning specimen plant, it is

Ornamental grass featuring tall, arching clumps of slim green leaves turning gold and bronze in autumn and dramatic late summer to autumn flower plumes in deep red.