Calamagrostis Avalanche
£12.00
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notes
The bleached plumes of Calamagrostis actifolia Avalanche wave elegantly on long stems from summer to autumn, adding height to a border or focus to a prairie planting scheme. In the winter these plumes catch the frost to magical effect. This clump forming grass, with attractively striped, dark green foliage, can grow to 2m tall if the soil is moist.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 2L
- Height and Spread: 120cm (4ft 3in) x 60cm (2ft) after 2-5 years
Features
notes
The bleached plumes of Calamagrostis actifolia Avalanche wave elegantly on long stems from summer to autumn, adding height to a border or focus to a prairie planting scheme. In the winter these plumes catch the frost to magical effect. This clump forming grass, with attractively striped, dark green foliage, can grow to 2m tall if the soil is moist.
Insights
The name Calamagrostis is a happy mix of the Greek word for weed and grass. It is widely indigenous across parts of Europe and Asia. An architectural ornamental grass, if planted in rows it can form a useful screen but is valued especially for adding movement to a border, catching, as it does, every breeze.
Details
Flowers: From August - October
Planting
- Moist, well drained soil
- South, west facing
- Full sun, partial shade
- Hardy
Care
In early spring cut flowers and foliage down to just off the ground, about 12cm, to encourage new growth
Glossary