Calamagrostis Karl Foerster

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Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
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Calamagrostis x acutiflora Karl Foerster, commonly known as Feather Reed Grass, is an ornamental grass that produces upright and lush, dark green leaves which are complemented with soft and feathery flowers in summer. It grows as a clump to about 1.2 m tall and 60 cm wide and is usually trimmed to just above ground level each winter. Calamagrostis Karl Foerster provides an outstanding display when mass planted, and is often planted in clusters, included in borders, used as a groundcover, added to a mixed planting, or planted on a bank.

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

Calamagrostis Karl Foerster, commonly known as the Feather Reed Grass, is an impressive and colourful ornamental grass. It produces upright and lush, dark green leaves which are complemented with soft and feathery flowers in summer. The showy blooms are initially green but age to a wheat-brown colour. It grows as a clump to about 1.2 m tall and 60 cm wide and is usually trimmed to just above ground level each winter. Feather Reed Grass grows best on a well-drained site in full sun or partial shade, though it is tolerant of a wide range of soils, barring extreme wet and dry, as well as frost, wind, and coastal conditions. Calamagrostis Karl Foerster provides an outstanding display when mass planted, and is often planted in clusters, included in borders, used as a groundcover, added to a mixed planting, or planted on a bank. It is a popular plant with landscape designer across NZ due to its lush and elegant nature.