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Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'

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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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£ 8.00
In stock - more than 30 100% Peat Free
RHS AGM

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!