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Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'
Feather Reed Grass; Smallweed 

Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'
Common name

Feather Reed Grass; Smallweed

Group

Grasses and Sedges

Family

Gramineae

Description

Feather Reed Grass;Smallweed. Clump-forming perennial grass with arching; mid-green leaves. Erect stems of pink-bronze flowers that fade to pale brown. Max Height 1.8m. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers July to August. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.

Characteristics

Growth habit
Clump-forming
Fragrance
No
Hardiness
Hardy
Toxicity
CAUTION toxic if eaten/skin and eye irritant

Size

Growth speed
Slow
Ultimate height
1.8m
Ultimate spread
60cm

Colour

Flowers
Pink; Brown in July; August
Foliage
Green - Semi-evergreen
Fruit
Blue; Black in June
 

Growing your plants

Aspect
Full sun/partial shade Sheltered site
Soil
Fertile
Moisture
Moist
Propagation
Grafting
Usage
Border
Planting
Water thoroughly before planting

Caring for your plants

Pruning
Winter Only prune if required to keep shape
Maintenance
Stake and tie; Feed
Care
Keep moist in first year
Pests & diseases
Aphids; Rusts; Honey fungus

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The web price shown includes a web only discount of 10%. All prices are exclusive of VAT.

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Regular 5 litre --- --- £10.30 £ 358
Regular 2 litre --- --- £4.12 £ 56