Calamagrostis Karl Forester
Plant Details
An excellent upright habit creating all year round interest, with feathery plumes of green fading to buff coloured in autumn. Straw coloured foliage with good autumn colour.
Month Available: May
Evergreen / Deciduous: Deciduous
Flower Colour: None
Suitable For Wildlife: None
Soil Type: Moist, well-drained
Sun/Shade: Full sun or partial shade
Season of Interest: Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Flower/Foliage/Berries: Foliage
Plant Type: Perennial
Hardy: Fully
Main Attribute: Year round interest
Height / Spread: 180cm x 65cm (6ft x 2ft 2in)
Growing Tips & Additional Information
Where to Plant: Patio pots, Borders
Pests and Diseases: Generally free.
Plant Care: In early spring, cut to approx. 12cm (5in) to allow new growth to emerge.
Care and Time: Low - spring
Warning: None
Benefits: Ideal focal point, excellent structure for the garden, good for winter interest, ornamental grasses are good for a change in form and structure.
History: This variety was discovered by German horticulturist Karl Foerster in the 1930s.
EU Rights: N/A