The top 3 ornamental grasses!

Ornamental grasses have truly come into their own in recent years. When planted in the garden they provide texture, structure, and rhythm not to mention the wintr interest offered by varities such as Calamagrostis 'Karl Foster" and Miscanthus 'Morning Light'.

Our top three ornamental grasses are as follows;

Stipa gigantea.

A true showstopper. Tall, golden oat-like flower heads rise on slender stems above a dense clump of evergreen foliage. Best planted where evening light can catch its shimmering seedheads. Stipa gigantea is the definition of elegance and stature in the border.

Hakonechloa Macra.

One of the few ornamental grasses that grows happily in partial shade, is prized for its gracefully arching bamboo-like foliage that changes colour with the seasons and brings gentle movement to the garden. With their elegant cascading habit, the slender leaves create a waterfall-like effect, especially when allowed to cascade down slopes, sprawl over rocks, and spill over the edges of containers.

Calamagrostis 'Karl Foster'.

A clump-forming deciduous perennial grass with flat, arching leaves to 90cm in length, and bronze flowering panicles that fade to pale brown. Best planted in clumps of at least 3 but ideally more where possible. It creates a clump that sways in the wind and sparkles through the winter when the seed heads are covered in frost.