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    STIPA calamagrostis
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    STIPA calamagrostis

    Commonly known as Rough feather grass

     AWARD
    (syn. Achnatherum calamagrostis). Large, long-lasting panicles of pale green flower spikelets, ageing to purplish pale brown
     
    Plant Details
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    • Pests & Diseases
      Trouble free
    • Place of origin
      Southern Europe
    • Deciduous
      Linear, inrolled leaves to 30cm (12in) long
    • Panicles
      Lax, feathery panicles to 80cm (32in) long
    • Fully hardy
      Borderline
    • Blue
      Blue-green
    • Height
      1m (39in)
    • Spread
      1.2m (4ft)
    • Ornamental grasses
      Densely tufted perennial with mounds of arching stems
    • Hardy - average winter
      Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)
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    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Mature Size
      1m (39in)
      Ornamental Grass - guide for size not form Watering Can
        1.2m (4ft)
       
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • Garden Location/Conditions
      Border
      Suits a mixed or herbaceous border
      Coastal / windswept
      Cottage garden
      Patio / pot plants
      Town garden
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
    1ltr
    £8.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
    1 ltr - inc c&p
    £7.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²- inc c&p
    £7.00
    10m² - inc c&p
    £15.00
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