Grasses

Ornamental grasses are great for breaking up areas of planting and they add textural interest too. These low-maintenance plants come in a whole variety of foliage colours and many have showy seed heads too which persist throughout the autumn and winter, adding an architectural element to borders. Our great value grass plants make a wonderful addition to mixed borders, prairie-style planting, or grown as stylish solo specimens in a patio container.

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Miscanthus Grass Collection Miscanthus 'Purpurascens', Miscanthus sinensis 'Silberspinne', Miscanthus sinensis 'Zebrinus' (Maiden Grass, Eulalia) Excellent focal point Long-lasting blooms Attractive seed heads Add structural focal points to your summer borders with this fabulous collection of Miscanthus grasses. These low maintenance perennials produce tall plumes of flowers above clumps of arching foliage from late summer. The blooms are long lasting, with seed heads that remain intact well into winter and look fabulous when added to cut flower arrangements. Height: 150cm (59"). Spread: 100cm (39"). Supplied in 9cm pots. Collection comprises 1 each of: Miscanthus 'Purpurascens' - Tall stems topped with feathery plumes of rich copper red look magnificent above clumps of narrow, green, arching foliage. Miscanthus sinensis 'Silberspinne' - Spidery panicles of bronze tipped flower-spikes that slowly fade to silver as they mature. Miscanthus sinensis 'Zebrinus' - Distinctive arching green foliage striped with horizontal cream bands. More info 3 X 9cm pots Despatch: By end of July 2013 SAVE £15 £14.97 Quantity
Pennisetum alopecuroides (Fountain grass, Pennisetum compressum) Feathery panicles float above a dense clump of linear, evergreen leaves to form a cloud of ornamental seedheads. An undemanding grass that looks particularly effective in mixed borders. The fluffy seedheads can also be cut to make attractive dried flower displays. Height: 120cm (47"). Spread: 100cm (39"). Supplied in a 9cm pot. More info 1 plant in 9cm pot Despatch: By end of July 2013 £7.99 Quantity 3 plants in 9cm pots Despatch: By end of July 2013 SAVE £11 £12.97 Quantity
Pennisetum setaceum 'Fireworks' Pennisetum rueppellii (Fountain grass) An exciting new variety of fountain grass, with arching burgundy foliage, and showy purple tassels in late summer. New leaves are variegated with stripes of red, pink and green making Pennisetum Fireworks stunning throughout the season. The fluffy seedheads can also be cut to make attractive dried flower displays. Height: 90cm (36"). Spread: 45cm (18"). Supplied as 40mm plug plants. More info 1 plug plant Despatch: £9.99 Quantity 3 plug plants Despatch: SAVE £12 £17.97 Quantity
Miscanthus 'Purpurascens' (Miscanthus sinensis var. purpurascens, Maiden Grass, Eulalia) This flamboyant grass makes a superb focal point for summer borders. The tall stems topped with feathery plumes of rich copper red look magnificent above clumps of narrow, green, arching foliage. The stately flower spikes of Miscanthus 'Purpurascens' are most numerous following a long hot summer. This hardy perennial is easy to grow and needs very little maintenance. The attractive seed heads also make fantastic additions to cut flower arrangements or can be left intact to provide winter interest in the garden. Height: 150cm (59"). Spread: 100cm (39"). Supplied in 9cm pots. More info 1 X 9cm pot Despatch: By end of July 2013 £9.99 Quantity 3 X 9cm pots Despatch: By end of July 2013 SAVE £15 £14.97 Quantity
Miscanthus sinensis 'Silberspinne' (Maiden Grass, Eulalia) A big impact in summer borders for very little effort! From late summer, this low maintenance perennial grass produces spidery panicles of bronze tipped flower-spikes that slowly fade to silver as they mature. The tall flower stems rise magnificently above clumps of arching, green foliage. The stately flower spikes are most numerous following a long hot summer, and make a superb addition to cut flower arrangements. Miscanthus sinensis 'Silberspinne' is lower growing than many of the species, but equally impressive. Height: 120cm (47"). Spread: 50cm (20"). Supplied in 9cm pots. More info 1 X 9cm pot Despatch: By end of July 2013 £9.99 Quantity 3 X 9cm pots Despatch: By end of July 2013 SAVE £15 £14.97 Quantity
Miscanthus sinensis 'Zebrinus' (Zebra Grass, Maiden Grass, Eulalia) This spectacular perennial grass produces distinctive arching green foliage striped with horizontal cream bands. The tall flower plumes are long lasting, making an elegant focal point that will last well into winter. Miscanthus sinensis 'Zebrinus' creates a superb backdrop for summer perennials, adding height and vertical structure to summer borders. This RHS AGM maiden grass is easy to grow and requires little maintenance. Height: 150cm (59"). Spread: 90cm (35"). Supplied in 9cm pots. More info 1 X 9cm pot Despatch: By end of July 2013 £9.99 Quantity 3 X 9cm pots Despatch: By end of July 2013 SAVE £15 £14.97 Quantity
Blue Ryegrass Elymus magellanicus (Blue Wheat Grass, Magellan Rye Grass) A striking, spiky grass with intense silver-blue leaves. This compact, architectural Blue Ryegrass forms dense clumps of foliage, above which rise wispy green flower spikes in the summer, quickly maturing to a subtle tan shade. A fabulous contrast to green or purple foliage, grow Elymus magellanicus in borders, gravel gardens or patio containers to create a dramatic and low-maintenance feature in your garden. Height: 60cm (24"). Spread: 45cm (18"). Supplied in a 9cm pot. More info 1 plant in 9cm pot Despatch: By end of July 2013 £9.99 Quantity 2 plants in 9cm pots Despatch: By end of July 2013 SAVE £5 £14.98 Quantity