Calamagrostis acut. Karl Foerster
The feather reed grass 'Karl Foerster' is a grass with flat, arching leaves and a tidy habit. It has beautiful, feathery, creamy panicles appearing in summer, that age to bronze and fade to pale-brown. Position in moist, well-drained soil and in full sun or partial shade.
Height/Spread: 1.5mx1m.
Aspect: Full sun to partial shade.
Soil: Moist but well-drained
Low maintenance: Cut back old stems in early spring before new growth emerges.
Uses: Cottage garden, Prairie planting, Architectural, Low maintenance, Borders and beds
RHS Award of Garden merit
The feather reed grass 'Karl Foerster' is a grass with flat, arching leaves and a tidy habit. It has beautiful, feathery, creamy panicles appearing in summer, that age to bronze and fade to pale-brown. Position in moist, well-drained soil and in full sun or partial shade.
Height/Spread: 1.5mx1m.
Aspect: Full sun to partial shade.
Soil: Moist but well-drained
Low maintenance: Cut back old stems in early spring before new growth emerges.
Uses: Cottage garden, Prairie planting, Architectural, Low maintenance, Borders and beds
RHS Award of Garden merit
Description
The feather reed grass 'Karl Foerster' is a grass with flat, arching leaves and a tidy habit. It has beautiful, feathery, creamy panicles appearing in summer, that age to bronze and fade to pale-brown. Position in moist, well-drained soil and in full sun or partial shade.
Height/Spread: 1.5mx1m.
Aspect: Full sun to partial shade.
Soil: Moist but well-drained
Low maintenance: Cut back old stems in early spring before new growth emerges.
Uses: Cottage garden, Prairie planting, Architectural, Low maintenance, Borders and beds
RHS Award of Garden merit
