Calamagrostis acut. 'Avalanche' - P9

Description
With its green and white leaf colouring, Feather reed grass 'Avalanche' (Calamagrostis x acutiflora) is a decorative design element in the garden, which also stands out with its upright growth. The brown flower panicles adorn this grass from summer onwards. It feels most at home in a sunny location with a well-drained, loose, nutrient-rich, sandy soil. In favourable conditions, this hardy grass reaches a height of approx. 1 m and grows up to 80 cm wide.

Bulletpoints
* easy to care for * attractive flower panicles

Leaves
The leaves of the Feather reed grass 'Avalanche' are green-white in colour.

Frost hardiness
The Feather reed grass 'Avalanche' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Planting partner
The Feather reed grass 'Avalanche' sets beautiful accents together with: Pringleis aster, tall garden flameflower 'David'.

Care
This plant should not be cut back in autumn, as it looks pretty in winter, or the dead plant parts serve as winter protection. Only prune in spring before new shoots appear.

Flower
The brown flowers of Feather reed grass 'Avalanche' appear in panicles from July to August.

Use
Solitary, group planting, steppe garden