ORNAMENTAL GRASSES: 

Pot grown clumps £1.42, £2.14, £2.86, £3.78, £4.09 or £4.75 each depending on variety. We grow a small range of ornamental grasses, evergreen sedges and pampas grass; cultivated for their colourful foliage, or impressive flowers.

Having originated in bog, moorland, or damp woodland, the sedges like wet soil, but the rest really prefer well-drained positions. Depending on variety the foliage condition of evergreen grasses may deteriorate over the winter period; it improves again when new leaves appear in spring.

BRIZA MEDIA (Quaking, or Trembling Grass).

Attractive, long lasting open panicles with 

between five and ten nodding flowers on each stem.

The purplish-green flowers appear from 

late spring to midsummer, 

then turn straw coloured as they mature.  

As their name suggests the flowers quake or tremble, dancing on the slightest breeze. 45cm (18 inches). Evergreen, they will grow in most soils, in sun or partial shade. Price code S  £1.42 each.

Evergreen ornamental sedge. Densely tufted clumps of narrow, reddish-brown leaves.38cm (15 inches). A wet-drained position in sun or partial shade. Price code B  £2.86 each.

Evergreen ornamental sedge. Arching, narrow, pale silvery-green leaves curling at their tips. Ideal for growing in containers; the leaves cascade over the sides of the pot. 30cm (12 inches). A wet-drained position in sun or partial shade. Price code B  £2.86 each.

Evergreen ornamental sedge. Slowly spreading variety with narrowly striped leaves. 30cm (12 inches). A wet-drained position in sun or partial shade. Price code B  £2.86 each.

Evergreen ornamental sedge. Forms a low mound of densely packed, tufted leaves. Each leaf carries a broad, creamy-yellow central stripe. 30cm (12 inches). A wet-drained position in sun or partial shade. Price code B  £2.86 each.

Evergreen ornamental sedge. Compact spreader, the leaves are striped with white, cream and green. 23cm (9 inches). A wet-drained position in sun or partial shade. Price code B  £2.86 each.

     WHITE FEATHER. White plumes

     PINK FEATHER. Soft pink plumes

Although they will grow in most soils and tolerate being in sun or partial shade, success is most likely if they are planted in full sun in a fertile, well drained soil. Allow plenty of space for the clump to develop. 

Protect the crown during the first winter and remember that the clump needs to be old enough to flower. Provided the clump is growing well and has good summer foliage it will eventually start to produce its distinctive plumes in late summer. 

Remove old, dead leaves and flower stems in spring. Always use heavy-duty leather gardening gloves and suitable clothing when handling the leaves. The leaf margins (edges) are razor-sharp.

180cm (71 inches). Price code V  £2.14 each.

Bright-green, evergreen tussocks. Also known as Tufted Hair Grass, or Tussock Grass. 50cm (20 inches) any soil sun/shade . Price code B  £2.86 each.

Although they are classed as hardy they still do better in this district when planted in a sheltered position. 202cm (80 inches). A moist (drained) position in partial shade. Price code Z  £4.75 each.

Blue-green leaf variety. 45cm (18 inches). Any soil, sun or partial shade. Price code B  £2.86 each.

Blue-green leaf variety. 38cm (15 inches). Any soil, sun or partial shade. Price code B  £2.86 each.

A densely tufted, clump forming ornamental grass. 30cm (12 inches). Any soil, sun or partial shade. Price code B  £2.86 each.

More compact with pale silvery-blue leaves. Price code S  £1.42 each.

Originating in the open grasslands of Japan they require a sheltered position in this country. Mulch in winter, especially for the first two years. A slender stemmed grass, the mid-green leaves turn bronze-red from the tips. They have silvery-white flower panicles, but the flowers are only produced in years with a long, warm summer. 45cm (18 inches). Any soil, sun or partial shade. Price code B  £2.86 each.

Grey-green leaves, evergreen. Also known as Blue Oat Grass.122cm (48 inches). A well drained position in full sun is best. Price code B  £2.86 each.

Compact mounds of grey-green leaves. Long, silver-green, spikelet flowers which age to buff. Cut back the flower stalks in the autumn. 20cm (8 inches) A well drained position in sun or partial shade. Evergreen. Price code S  £1.43 each.

Forms spreading clumps of arching leaves. Late summer flowering when established. Blue-grey spikelets  aging to buff. 70cm (28 inches). A well drained position in full sun. Dies down for winter. Price code B  £2.86 each.

From the distance they seem to have silvery foliage. The effect comes from narrow, white bands on the leaf margins.122cm (48 inches). A moist but drained position in full sun. Price code Y  £4.09 each.

They bear pale-yellow, horizontal bands on the leaves. Allow plenty of room; the growth is strong and arching. 152cm (60 inches). A moist but drained position in full sun. Mulch in winter. Price code Y  £4.09 each.

Cream and green striped leaves. Dies down for winter. Purplish flowers in summer. 25cm (10 inches). Any soil, sun or partial shade. Price code S  £1.42 each.

Almost black, evergreen leaves. Lilac blue flowers in July and August followed by black fruits. 23cm (9 inches). Any soil, sun or partial shade. Price code B  £2.86 each.

Ophiopogon, a member of the Convallariaceae family is not a true grass, but it looks like one so we list it with grasses.

White and green striped leaves. Cut back all but the new shoots in early summer to encourage new growth. This should also help to prevent the clump reverting to plain green leaves. 102cm (40 inches). Any soil, sun or partial shade. Price code B  £2.86 each.

Produces weeping, panicle flower heads suitable for cutting and drying. 70cm (28 inches). A well drained position in full sun. Dies down for winter. Price code B  £2.86 each.

Vivid red leaf colour in autumn. 70cm (28 inches). A well drained position in full sun. Price code B  £2.86 each.

Also known as New Zealand Flax. A moist but drained position in full sun is essential as is a mulch in winter. 122cm (48 inches). If planted in a large container they also make a striking conservatory plant which can be put out on a sunny patio for the summer months. Long, purple iris-like leaves topped when it does flower by dull red flowers on tall stems. Price code Y  £4.09 each.

Loosely tufted clumps of fine green leaves which develop orange-brown streaks in summer, turning completely orange-brown for winter. The flowers are massed panicles of purplish-green spikelets. Also known as Pheasant's Tail Grass.102cm (40 inches). A well drained position in full sun. Price code D  £3.78 each.

20cm (8 inches) A wet but drained position in sun or partial shade. This ornamental sedge bears striking, reddish-brown leaves. Either plant in a sheltered location, or protect in winter. Price code B  £2.86 each.