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    CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'
    CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'

    AWARD
    An attractive green ornamental grass with pink-bronze inflorescences. Grows up to 6ft in maturity
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    1.5 to 2 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Available again from summer 2026
    individually £14.00 each , 3+ £12.00 each 
    Available again from summer 2026 - Could be any time, June through to end August. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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    • Architectural interest
    • Good to know
      C. arundinacea x C. epigejos. Cut down stems left for winter effect in early spring before new growth begins
    • Pests & Diseases
      Trouble free
    • Place of origin
      Europe, Russia
    • Panicles
      Narrow panicles 15-30cm (6-12in) long
    • Border
      Suits a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Cottage garden
    • Town garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      1.8m (6ft)
    • Spread
      60cm (24in)
    • Ornamental grasses
      Slow-spreading, clump-forming, perennial grass
    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Moderately fertile. Humus-rich
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Mature Size
      1.8m (6ft)
      		 Ornamental Grass - guide for size not form Average Person
        60cm (24in)
      		  
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Grow Your Own
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
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    All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
    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
    £8.50
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