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Grasses are an essential part of a sub tropical garden, either for their flowers or for their architectural foliage. We grow a large selection of species and varieties from small hummocks to impressive tall specimens. Many are evergreen giving all year colour and interest or give delicate flowers to contrast with bold foliage plants.
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Arundo donax hardy


A very striking bamboo like grass with tall stems of large blue green leaves. Needs a sunny position with plenty of moisture in summer and protection from cold winds. Very subtropical. Height : 2-3m.

Ref:57

£9.50
Arundo donax 'Variegata' Half Hardy


Beautiful variegated form with the leaves striped in green and white, often flushed with pink on the new shoots. Needs some protection in the winter in cold areas. Height : 2m.

Ref:235

£8.50
Arundo donax 'Versicolor' Half Hardy


A beautful variegated form with large leaves striped in blue green and cream. Not as hardy as the plain form and may need protection in cold areas in winter. Height : 2m.

Ref:58

£9.50
Chondropetalum tectorum Hardy


A very unusual member of the Restio family from South Africa, looking like a cross between a grass and a reed. It makes highly ornamental tall clumps with slender flower spikes in late summer and autumn. Grow in a moist soil in sun. Height : 1-2m.
Not suitable for poor chalky soils.

Ref:64

£7.95
Elegia capensis Half Hardy


A stunning and fast growing Restio from South Africa. The stems raech 2m. in height with slender branches arranged in whorls. Excellent for cut foliage and looks great planted near water. Prefers moisture in summer and full sun. Height : 2m.
Not suitable for poor chalky soils.

Ref:66

£9.95
Hakenochloa macra 'Aureola' Hardy


A dramatic yellow leaved grass, slow growing with arching foliage. Excellent in part shade and containers. Turns beautiful orange and red in autumn. Height : 30-40cm.

Ref:69

£6.50
Imperata 'Red Baron' Hardy


Commonly known as Blood Grass this superb species has upright green leaves tipped with bright red. Very striking but slow growing. Good for containers. Heigh : 30cm.

Ref:71

£6.50
Miscanthus sacchariflorus Hardy


A beautiful very tall tropical looking grass with grey green leaves and thick stems. Although it rarely flowers it still makes a superb back of the border specimen. Height : 3m.

Ref:72

£7.50
Miscanthus sinensis 'Cosmopolitan' Hardy


A beautiful new variety with dark green leaves edged in creamy white on tall stems. Copper red flowers from August and good autumn colour. Height : 2m.

Ref:73

£7.50
Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light' Hardy


This variety has very narrow foliage, green with white edges, giving an overall silvery appearance. Copper bronze flowers in late summer. Height : 1.5m.

Ref:75

£7.50
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