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Calamagrostis ‘Karl Foerster’ Grasses For Sale In New Zealand

Calamagrostis ‘Karl Foerster’ Grasses For Sale In New Zealand

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
Price range: Contact Us
Rating: 4.8/5

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Calamagrostis ‘Karl Foerster’ is an award-winning ornamental grass known for its upright form and fine, feathery flower plumes. This hardy, clump-forming grass is perfect for adding vertical structure to garden borders, screening, or as a low-maintenance feature. The Plant Company supplies premium NZ-grown Calamagrostis ‘Karl Foerster’ ready to plant and thrive.

Calamagrostis Karl Foerster is currently unavailable, but we do have other other amazing species and varieties of Calamagrostis available.

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Why? Our plants are subject to seasonality and high-demand. Please contact us if you would like to know when it becomes available again.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Grasses
Height:	1.20 m
Spread:	60 cm
Flowering time:	Summer, Autumn, Winter
Tolerances:	Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wet, Wind
Garden uses:	Containers, Living areas, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles:	Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as
Sku	13054

What is the optimum Calamagrostis Karl Foerster grass spacing?

The optimum Calamagrostis Karl Foerster grass spacing for the plants to merge and become an effective ground cover is 40-50 cm apart. However, if you want them to grow as a unique plant, they will need to be spaced at least 80 cm apart. The spacing for having them merging to a limited degree is 50-60 cm apart.

Plant Size And Growth – Calamagrostis Karl Foerster Grows 1.5m Tall x 60cm Wide

This tall, narrow grass typically reaches 1.5 metres in height and around 60 cm wide. It forms neat, upright clumps with green foliage that turns golden in autumn, topped by wheat-like flower spikes that persist through winter.

How To Grow Calamagrostis Karl Foerster In NZ Conditions

Plant in full sun to part shade in moist, free-draining soil. Calamagrostis ‘Karl Foerster’ is cold-hardy, drought-tolerant once established, and performs well across most NZ climates. Cut back in late winter or early spring to encourage fresh new growth.

Why Calamagrostis Karl Foerster Is Ideal For NZ Gardens

Its strong vertical form and movement in the wind make it ideal for mixed borders, modern landscapes, or mass plantings. It pairs well with perennials and other grasses, and its long-lasting seed heads provide visual interest into the cooler months.

Why Buy Calamagrostis Karl Foerster From The Plant Company?

We supply NZ-acclimatised ornamental grasses grown for structure, beauty, and resilience. Each plant is shipped with care and ready to perform in your landscape.

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Walter Hernandez - Canterbury

Glenys Taylor - Auckland

Nice plants. Thank you.

Francis Mason - Waikato

Great plants, thank you!

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