Sanguisorba & Calamagrostis plant collection
feather grass and burnet plant combination
- 1 × collection | 2 plants
- £20.18 £21.98 £10.09 each
- In stock (delivery within 2-3 working days)
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- Sanguisorba 'Tanna': Small, plum-coloured, button-like flowers top wiry, upright stems, and seem to hover above the neat mounds of blue-green, pinnate foliage. This cultivar is more tolerant of drier conditions, so is particularly well-suited to mixed or herbaceous borders. Grows to 50cm.
- Calamagrostis × acutiflora 'Karl Foerster': A stiff, erect habit is the defining feature of this grass, named after the famous German plantsman who introduced it to the public in the 1950s. Plant it en-masse to form a feathery screen, or in small groups to add height and definition to a perennial border. It also looks good planted next to buildings. This is one of the earliest perennial grasses to get going, with shoots appearing in early spring, followed by flowers that are green first, then fade to buff. Grows to 1.8m.
The brightly coloured button-like flowers of the burnet add a hit of colour and solidity to the ethereal summer sprays of the feather reed grass. This is a perfect starting point if you are creating a prairie-style planting scheme.
In this collection you will receive one of each of the following plants. They are all supplied in a 9cm nursery pot.
Plant Sanguisorba 30-45cm (12-18in) apart in moderately fertile, moist, but well-drained soil, incorporating compost to improve drainage and fertility. Water regularly during the first season to establish deep roots, then reduce watering as it becomes drought-tolerant.
Apply an organic mulch of well-rotted compost to retain moisture and suppress weeds. In late winter or early spring, cut back the previous year's growth to 5-7cm (2-3in) above ground, dividing clumps every 3-4 years to maintain vigour. While rarely needed because of its compact stature, staking may be beneficial in very exposed sites.
When planting Calamagrostis work some organic matter, such as well-rotted compost, into the soil to improve drainage and nutrient content.
Space the plants about 60-90cm (2-3ft) apart to allow for their upright growth habit. After planting, water regularly until established. Once settled, this grass is moderately drought-tolerant and requires minimal watering.
In February, cut the stems down to ground level to encourage fresh growth in spring (avoid cutting earlier, as the tall, wheat-coloured stems provide striking visual interest and structural presence in the winter garden). Applying a layer of mulch in spring will help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Apply an organic mulch of well-rotted compost to retain moisture and suppress weeds. In late winter or early spring, cut back the previous year's growth to 5-7cm (2-3in) above ground, dividing clumps every 3-4 years to maintain vigour. While rarely needed because of its compact stature, staking may be beneficial in very exposed sites.
When planting Calamagrostis work some organic matter, such as well-rotted compost, into the soil to improve drainage and nutrient content.
Space the plants about 60-90cm (2-3ft) apart to allow for their upright growth habit. After planting, water regularly until established. Once settled, this grass is moderately drought-tolerant and requires minimal watering.
In February, cut the stems down to ground level to encourage fresh growth in spring (avoid cutting earlier, as the tall, wheat-coloured stems provide striking visual interest and structural presence in the winter garden). Applying a layer of mulch in spring will help retain moisture and suppress weeds.