Why use ornamental grasses in your scheme?

Ornamental grasses are a versatile and attractive addition to any landscape design. Their unique textures, colours, and forms can add depth, movement, and interest to your outdoor space.

They can be used as focal points, border plants, or to create a naturalistic meadow effect, ornamental grasses come in a wide range of colours, from rich greens and blues to striking reds and purples. Their textures can vary from fine and feathery to bold and architectural, providing a dynamic contrast with other plants and offer year-round appeal.

They are a great low-maintenance option where many grasses, are well-suited to dry conditions. They require minimal watering compared to other plants, so are a great for water saving.

Ornamental grasses are generally long-lived, providing years of beauty with little need for replacement. This longevity can make them a cost-effective choice for your landscape scheme.

Incorporating ornamental grasses into your landscape design can enhance the beauty and functionality of your scheme, whether contemporary or a more traditional cottage garden feel. With their aesthetic appeal, low maintenance needs, and environmental benefits, ornamental grasses are a smart choice for any landscaper looking to create a stunning and sustainable outdoor space.

We have a vast selection of grasses available:

  • Luzula nivea ‘Lucius’
  • Molinia caerulea ‘Heidebraut’
  • Miscanthus sin. ‘Silver Spinner’
  • Calamagrostis acut. ‘Karl Foerster’
  • Carex testacea ‘Prairie Fire
  • Molinia arundinacea ‘Karl Foerster’
  • Deschampsia cesp. ‘Goldtau’
  • Deschampsia cespitosa
  • Luzula sylvatica
  • Molinia arundinacea ‘Transparent’
  • Sesleria autumnalis
  • Panicum virgatum ‘Heavy Metal’
  • Carex elata ‘Aurea’
  • Carex pendula
  • Festuca glauca ‘Elijah Blue’
  • Calamagrostis brachytricha
  • Festuca glauca ‘Festina’
  • Pennisetum al. ‘Little Bunny’
  • Hakonechloa macra
  • Carex divulsa
  • Hakonechloa macra ‘Aureola’
  • Carex testacea
  • Luzula nivea
  • Molinia caerulea
  • Carex oshimensis ‘Evergold’
  • Molinia caerulea ‘Moorhexe’
  • Calamagrostis acut. ‘Overdam’
  • Pennisetum al. ‘Hameln’
  • Miscanthus sin. ‘Gracillimus’
  • Pennisetum alopecuroides
  • Miscanthus sin. ‘Kleine Silberspinne’
  • Stipa tenuissima ‘Pony Tails’
  • Miscanthus sin. ‘Morning Light’
  • Miscanthus sin. ‘Silberfeder’

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