Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'
Deciduous grass which forms upright clumps, flowering purplish in June/July, fading to gold then blond through winter. Hardy. Up to 1.8m.
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Description
Deciduous grass which forms upright clumps, flowering purplish in June/July, fading to gold then blond through winter. One of the best ornamental grasses, giving a strong vertical accent. To 1.8m. Hardy.
At A Glance
| Common Name | Feather-reed grass 'Karl Foerster' |
| Type | Ornamental Grasses |
| Height | over 1.2m |
| Colour | |
| Spread Rate | moderate |
| Flowering | mid summer |
| Soil Type | normal,drained |
| Aspect | part-shade,sun |
| Pollination | Attractive to pollinators |
Sue's Notes
'Karl Foerster' stands well through the winter, looking lovely in frost and low winter sun. Cut down in early spring when first signs of new growth show. Doesn't appear to have an RHS AGM, but it should have!