A strongly vertical clumping grass with stiff upright stems carrying feathery flower spikes that mature to golden wheat tones. Sterile and non-seeding, it makes an architectural, low-care exclamation point in borders.
At a glance
- Plant type: Ornamental grass
- Mature size: 1.5 m H × 60 cm W
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Feather Reed Grass 'Karl Foerster'
Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' is a moderate-growing ornamental grass in the Poaceae family. It reaches around 1.5 m tall and 60 cm wide at maturity, with deciduous foliage. Pink and cream green flowers appear in summer.
Where to grow Feather Reed Grass 'Karl Foerster'
Feather Reed Grass 'Karl Foerster' suits warm-temperate and cool-temperate climates and grows best in full sun and part shade or morning sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Feather Reed Grass 'Karl Foerster' does best in clay and free-draining soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Feather Reed Grass 'Karl Foerster' does best with regular, moderate watering. Feed as new growth begins, following the rate on a balanced garden fertiliser. For the first year, favour occasional deep watering over frequent shallow drinks so roots move into the surrounding soil.
Pruning & care
Prune Feather Reed Grass 'Karl Foerster' after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. For most gardens, maintenance is low maintenance.
Using Feather Reed Grass 'Karl Foerster' in the garden
Feather Reed Grass 'Karl Foerster' earns its place for a feature or specimen planting, cut flowers for the vase and a windbreak.
Companion planting & design
Feather Reed Grass 'Karl Foerster' sits most comfortably beside plants adapted to regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate. A small cluster gives stronger visual impact than isolated plants scattered through the garden.
Buying Feather Reed Grass 'Karl Foerster'
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