Calamagrostis acut. 'Karl Foerster' - P9

Description
With its medium green leaf colouring, Feather reed grass 'Karl Foerster' (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. 1.5 m and grows up to 1 m wide.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower * Attractive flower panicles

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Feather reed grass 'Karl Foerster' are medium green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Feather reed grass 'Karl Foerster' 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 soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

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

Care
The plant must be protected from winter damp.

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

Use
Solitary, group planting, steppe garden, cutting