Stipa calamagrostis 'Algäu'
rough feather grass
- 9cm pot
- £12.99
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- 3 × 9cm pots
- £32.99 £11.00 each
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- Position: full sun
- Soil: moderately fertile, medium to light, well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: July to September
- Hardiness: fully hardy
Dancing between architectural precision and wild, windswept elegance, this ornamental grass transforms beds and borders with its movement and dynamic seasonal colour transitions.
Stipa calamagrostis 'Algäu' produces expansive feathery plumes that begin as shimmering silvery-green in midsummer before maturing to soft buff tones, creating enduring winter interest above narrow, gracefully arching green foliage.
Thriving in full sun and tolerating poor, well-drained soils with remarkable drought resistance once established, this clump-forming perennial grass delivers a striking silhouette that captures light and wind, making it an ideal choice for contemporary gardens seeking naturalistic texture and cool season structural drama.
Stipa calamagrostis 'Algäu' produces expansive feathery plumes that begin as shimmering silvery-green in midsummer before maturing to soft buff tones, creating enduring winter interest above narrow, gracefully arching green foliage.
Thriving in full sun and tolerating poor, well-drained soils with remarkable drought resistance once established, this clump-forming perennial grass delivers a striking silhouette that captures light and wind, making it an ideal choice for contemporary gardens seeking naturalistic texture and cool season structural drama.
Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil. Dig a hole twice the size of the root ball and place the plant at the same depth it was growing in its nursery pot, working in plenty of well-rotted compost into the planting area and backfill.
Space multiple plants about 30cm (12in) apart to allow for air circulation and growth. Water well after planting and continue to water regularly until the plant is established (once established, Stipa becomes more drought-tolerant). Cut back in early spring before the new foliage appears.
Space multiple plants about 30cm (12in) apart to allow for air circulation and growth. Water well after planting and continue to water regularly until the plant is established (once established, Stipa becomes more drought-tolerant). Cut back in early spring before the new foliage appears.