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  • CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'
    CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'
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© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' and ERYSIMUM 'Apricot Twist'
© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' and PROTEA Hakea lissosperma
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    CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'

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    An attractive green ornamental grass with pink-bronze inflorescences. Grows up to 6ft in maturity
     
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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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    £8.50
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