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Arundo donax 'Macrophylla' Giant Reed This huge grass produces thick canes which can reach a massive height of 5 metres! Cut down in Autumn to keep shorter or great in a container. Leave canes through winter if you want to achieve it's maximum height. Slower to spread than tall bamboo varieties. Enriched soil Sun or part shade |
10 ltr £15.00 |
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| Arundo donax var. versicolor A very striking form with clear white stripes along the arching leaves. Needs a protected spot as less hardy than the green form - although it has over wintered in Essex quite easily. Semi-evergreen Height 180cm Moisture retentive soil Full sun |
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2 ltr £5.50 Larger sizes available |
| Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Forester' Mid green slender leaves, bolt upright habit. Slender red-brown flowers in summer that last well in to the winter. Donít over feed or plant in shade as it becomes floppy. Height 180cm Moisture retentive soil Full sun |
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2 ltr £5.50 5 ltr £8.95 |
| Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam' Green and white variegated leaves, bolt upright compact habit. Lovely pink tinted slender flower plumes in summer that last well. Height 120cm Moisture retentive soil Full sun |
2 ltr £5.50 |
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| Calamagrostis brachytricha | 5 ltr £8.95 |
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| Carex buchananii AGM (Leatherleaf sedge) Forms a neat clump of narrow coppery brown leaves that curl at the tips. Happy in part shade and damp soil. Evergreen Height 70cm Well-drained or moisture retentive soil Full sun or part shade |
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2 ltr £4.90 |
| Carex elata 'Aurea' (Bowles' golden sedge) Very striking broad, sulphur yellow foliage. Brown flowers in June. Prefers a damp spot. Height 70cm Moisture retentive soil, part shade |
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2 ltr £4.90 |
| Carex petriei Pink tinted copper coloured foliage. Forms a thick, lax whorl of leaves. Looks great near blue-grey foliage. Very attractive. Evergreen Height 40cm Moisture retentive soil, full sun, part shade |
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5 ltr £7.95 |
| Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue' Spiky textured blue-grey foliage forms dense tussocks. A useful edging plant for a sunny spot. Looks good with little spring bulbs. Groom in spring to remove dead leaves. Evergreen Height 15cm Well-drained soil Full sun |
1 ltr £4.90 |
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| Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola' AGM Mounds of beautiful variegated gold and green leaves which tint orange-brown in autumn and winter. Delicate brown flowers create a soft haze in autumn. Stays looking graceful all winter with buff foliage. Give it space to appreciate its attractive form. Cut back late winter before fresh growth starts. Height 40cm Moisture retentive soil Part shade |
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1 ltr £4.50 |
| Milium effusum 'Aureum' AGM (Bowles golden) Lemon-yellow foliage to brighten a sheltered shady spot - a woodland grass so happiest in dappled shade. Tiny golden bead-like flowers May-July. Evergreen Height 40cm Moisture retentive soil Part shade |
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2 ltr £4.90 |
| Miscanthus sinensis 'Ferner Osten' Deep pink-red flower plumes set off the copper-red tints this plant takes on in autumn. Vigorous. Animated winter skeleton. Cut back hard in early March. Height 150cm Moisture retentive soil Full sun |
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5 ltr £8.95 |
| Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus' | 5 ltr £8.95 |
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| Miscanthus sinensis 'Graziella' | 5 ltr £8.95 |
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| Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light' (v) AGM Forms a dense clump of narrow grey-green foliage with silver striped variegation. Gently arching habit creates a shimmering haze. Cut back hard in early March. Height 120cm Moisture retentive soil Full sun |
5 ltr £8.95 |
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| Miscanthus sinensis 'Variegatus' AGM | 2 ltr £5.50 |
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| Miscanthus sinensis 'Zebrinus' | 5 ltr £8.95 |
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| Molinia caerulea subsp. caerulea 'Variegata' AGM Forms a compact mass of narrow arching leaves, striped with cream. Erect feathery flower spikes. A very vibrantly coloured grass - the whole plant turns golden in autumn. Height 45cm Flowering months Jul-Aug Moisture retentive soil Full sun or part shade |
2 ltr £4.90 |
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| Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' AGM | 1 ltr £4.90 |
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| Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal' | 2 ltr £4.90 |
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| Panicum virgatum 'Squaw' Foliage takes on red tints in summer that strengthen as the season progresses. Airy panicles of pink tinted flowers in autumn. Forms a vigorous upright clump - useful as a feature plant. Evergreen Height 150cm Moisture retentive soil Part shade |
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5 ltr £7.95 |
| Phormium 'Evening Glow' | 2 ltr £7.95 |
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| Phormium 'Jester' A clump forming perennial - upright green leaves with bright rose-red central stripes. Evergreen. Looks good with grasses and dark leaved perennials. Sheltered site. Full sun - part shade. HEIGHT 1.5m Well drained soil. |
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2 ltr £7.95 Currently out of stock |
| Phormium 'Platt's Black' | 3 ltr £9.95 |
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| Phormium 'Sundowner' AGM A clump-forming perennial with upright strap-like leaves with green, salmon, bronze and cream vertical stripes. Evergreen. Looks great right through the winter with grasses and seedheads. Full sun/part shade. HEIGHT 1.8 m. Well drained soil. |
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2 ltr £7.95 Currently out of stock |
| Phormium 'Surfer Bronze' This dwarf phormium has deep bronze-green leaves with attractive dark margins. The leaves curiously twist in different directions. Low and clump forming - great for the smaller garden or a container. Evergreen. Full sun/part shade. HEIGHT 60 cm. Well drained soil. |
5 ltr £10.95 |
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| Phormium 'Wings of Gold' New variety. Olive green strap like leaves with a cream-yellow margin. Upright habit. Excellent leaves for flower arranging. HEIGHT 60 cm minimum possibly taller. Full sun - part shade. Well-drained soil. |
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5 ltr £10.95 |
| Phormium 'Yellow Wave' | 2 ltr £7.95 |
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| Stipa arundinacea Light, airy arching habit. Slender khaki green leaves take on yellow and orange tints in autumn, accompanied by fine textured orange flowers. Autumn colour best on poor soil. Subtle but absolutely lovely. Evergreen Height 75cm Well drained soil Full sun |
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2 ltr £5.95 |
| Stipa barbata | 5 ltr £8.95 |
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| Stipa gigantea AGM (Golden oat grass) Mid green leaves form a wide low clump. Ephemeral oat-like golden flowers arch high above the foliage early summer, lasting well through the season. Looks fantastic when back-lit by the late afternoon sun. Height 200cm Flowering months: Jul-Sept Well drained soil Full sun |
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5 ltr £8.95 |
| Stipa tenuissima (Mexican feather grass) Erect yet billowing clump forming grass. Looks great planted in drifts. Fine green leaves and pale straw coloured fluffy plumes catch the slightest breeze. Probably the most tactile grass and very graceful. Height 50cm Flowering months: Jul-Sept Well-drained soil Full sun |
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2 ltr £5.50 |
| Uncinia rubra (Red hook sedge) Beautiful glossy mahogany coloured leaves. Low growing, compact habit. Near black flower heads are good for cutting. A great colour to create some striking contrasts with yellow or silver foliage plants, or blue flowers. Evergreen Height 25cm Moisture retentive soil Full sun or part shade |
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2 ltr £5.95 |
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