Ornamental grasses

Fountain grasses originate from East Asia, where they grow in meadows and light forests. They form hemispherical clumps of narrow leaves which, like the flowers, color up in the autumn. They are suitable for the vase and for drying. The 'Hameln' cultivar is one of the most reliable bloomers in cooler regions. The inflorescences initially have a soft pink tinge, then change color to yellow-brown or reddish-brown.

A beautiful fine grass originating from Oklahoma and Texas. It has narrow gray-green leaves. The flowers bloom in fluffy clouds of pink color, creating the impression of a light haze over the flower bed. Beautiful for bouquets too.

A beautiful fine grass originating from the southern parts of North America. It has narrow gray-green leaves. The flowers bloom in fluffy clouds of deep pink color, creating the impression of a light haze over the flower bed. Beautiful for bouquets too.

Purple Love Grass comes from North America. The leaves of this clump-forming grass have a warm orange-red tinge. But the real magic lies in the clouds of fragrant purple-pink flower panicles. It stands out in group plantings, which it can soften and connect. We use it in bouquets for the same effect.

Fountain grasses originate from East Asia, where they grow in meadows and light forests. They form semi-spherical clumps of narrow leaves which, like the flowers, color up in autumn. They are suitable for vases and for drying. The cultivar Hameln Gold turns golden yellow in autumn.

An undemanding native grass that creates a dense green growth. As early as May, long stems sprout with delicate, heart-shaped spikelets in the shape of small hearts. Their movement in the slightest breath of wind is very effective. It tends to be beautiful until August or September. It is good to trim it after flowering. It is perfectly usable for drying.

An ornamental grass naturally growing on permeable, gravelly soils in southern and central Europe. It is one of the longest-flowering grasses and retains high decorative value well into winter. The feathery silvery inflorescences are arranged in a graceful arch and bring lightness and movement to perennial compositions. Beautiful for cutting into fresh bouquets and for drying.

An undemanding native grass that creates a dense green growth. As early as May, long stems sprout with delicate, heart-shaped spikelets in the shape of small hearts. Their movement in the slightest breath of wind is very effective. It tends to be beautiful until August or September. It is good to trim it after flowering. It is perfectly usable for drying.

Tufted hairgrass is an undemanding native grass that remains green even in winter. In nature, it grows in meadows and forest clearings. It forms a neat clump of leaves, from which grow delicate thin stems with transparent clouds of flowers. It adapts even to more difficult conditions, such as dry shade or compacted soil, and can handle waterlogging too. The flowers of the 'Schottland' cultivar are brown at the beginning of flowering, later turning gold. The leaf clumps grow up to 60 centimeters, the flower stems up to 120.

A tufted, upright growing grass. It sprouts very early. Decorative with its overall vertical habit and fine panicles of flowers, which bloom silvery grey. Striking with its white variegated leaves. It adorns the garden until winter. You can plant it in mixed beds or use it as an element rhythmically dividing the space. Usable for bouquets and drying.

Fountain grasses originate from East Asia, where they grow on meadows and in light forests. They form hemispherical clumps of narrow leaves, which, like the flowers, gain color in the autumn. They are suitable for vases and for drying.

Northern Sea Oats originates from the eastern part of North America, where it grows in light, moist forests. The flat spikelets hang from arched, drooping stems and change color from beige to pink, eventually acquiring a warm copper tone. The leaves are fresh green and turn golden yellow in autumn. Besides being used fresh, it is also well-suited for drying.

A beautiful, delicate woodland grass with evergreen overwintering leaves and interesting white inflorescences. An interesting element for spring beds. The flowers are suitable for fresh bouquets as well as for drying.

A fast-growing ornamental grass with strikingly colored dark burgundy foliage. It blooms from July to October with pink to burgundy spikes that gradually fade to beige. It is interesting not only for its flowers but also for its overall habit and striking color contrast.

Fountain grasses originate from East Asia, where they grow in meadows and light forests. They form hemispherical clumps of narrow leaves which, like the flowers, color up in the autumn. They are suitable for the vase and for drying. We grow this cultivar for its distinctively dark flowers, which appear in large numbers especially after warm summers.

A beautiful lower grass valuable for its early sprouting and leaves that persist long into winter. The flowers are rather inconspicuous, beige, and appear in the green clumps only later in summer and autumn. Leaf color is bright green. A great combination with species such as Calamintha, Gaura, or Oregano.

Kavyl Allgäu je spolehlivá okrasná tráva, která do zahrady vnese lehkost a neustálý pohyb. Jako původní druh roste na suchých slunných svazích střední Evropy. Díky svému původu je nesmírně odolný, miluje plné slunce a propustnou písčitou či hlinitou půdu. Výborně snáší sucho a pěstování hravě zvládne i začátečník. Do záhonu si jednoduše přesadíte naši vzrostlou sazenici a brzy se potěšíte hustými trsy zelených listů. Ty dorůstají 60 až 80 centimetrů a vyžadují kolem sebe prostor 70 centimetrů. Od června do září tvoří krémová a stříbrná květenství měnící se do béžových tónů. Kavyl krásně doplní suchomilné trvalky a na vhodném stanovišti se ochotně přesévá. Dlouhá stébla se výborně hodí k řezu do váz i k sušení do dekorací. Vyhýbají se mu choroby i škůdci a vydrží mrazy až -28 °C. Před zimou jej nestříhejte, protože ojíněná stébla vytváří nádherný zimní efekt.

Korean feather reed grass originates from East Asia. It is grown for its beautiful fluffy panicles on strong upright stems. Arching leaves sprout early in spring and take on a bronze tint in autumn. Spectacular on misty autumn mornings when dew drops get caught in the panicles and sparkle in the sun. Hence its name – diamond grass. Lasts up to 10 days in a vase.

A perennial grass native to North American prairies. Switchgrass is very adaptable and long-lived. It adds clear structure to flower beds and simultaneously functions as a softening element. This is especially true after veil-like flowers appear above the clumps of leaves. Heavy Metal is characterized by firm upright growth and blue-green, metallic grey-green foliage. The strict austerity is beautifully balanced and softened by airy inflorescences.

A perennial grass native to North American prairies. Switchgrass is very adaptable and long-lived. It adds clear structure to flower beds and simultaneously functions as a softening element. This is especially true after veil-like flowers appear above the clumps of leaves. The cultivar Squaw attracts attention at first glance with wine-red colored leaves and brown-pink flowers.

A perennial grass native to North American prairies. Switchgrass is very adaptable and long-lived. It adds clear structure to flower beds while also functioning as a softening element. This happens mainly after the veil-like flowers appear above the clumps of leaves. Northwind is a cultivar with an upright and slender growth habit. Its grey-blue-green leaves turn bright golden in the autumn.

The flowers of feather grasses catch the eye in beds and bouquets with their lightness and delicacy. All feather grasses love full sun and dry, stony, well-drained soil. To look most natural in flower beds, it is good to plant them in loose groups of a few pieces together with other drought-loving perennials and bulbs. Only then will their stems and inflorescences, set in motion by the slightest breeze, stand out. A grass naturally distributed in Europe, Central Asia, and North Africa. It forms sturdy grey-green clumps with upright stems. The flowers, in the form of silvery-white awns, resemble long hair.

Fountain grasses originate from East Asia, where they grow in meadows and light forests. They form hemispherical clumps of narrow leaves which, like the flowers, color up in autumn. They are suitable for vases and for drying. Cassian is a variety valued for early and exceptionally abundant flowering; early in autumn, it reliably turns golden-orange with a red tinge.

Miscanthus Yakushima Dwarf is a smaller cultivar suitable even for growing in larger pots. It has narrow green leaves and blooms from mid-summer. The inflorescences are beige-brown and gradually transform to silvery-white. The plants are compact with elegantly arching leaves.

A perennial grass native to North American prairies. Switchgrass is very adaptable and long-lived. It adds clear structure to flower beds and simultaneously functions as a softening element. This is especially true after veil-like flowers appear above the clumps of leaves. Strictum is a tall, upright, and broad-clumping variety that turns bright ochre yellow in autumn. It was bred by Karl Förster and remains popular as a solitary plant and in groups as a visual screen due to its properties.

Beard grass is a prairie grass originally from North America. In the garden, it adapts well to various moisture conditions. Its color variability is interesting. It sprouts in shades of gray-green, changes to purple-brown shades during the season, and remains attractive in shape and color even through winter. The unusually shaped and striking inflorescences are perfectly usable in fresh and dried bouquets.

Little Bluestem is a prairie grass originally from North America. In the garden, it can adapt well to various moisture conditions. Its color variability is interesting. It sprouts in shades of gray-green, recolors to purple-brown shades during the season, and remains attractive in shape and color even through winter. The unusually shaped and striking inflorescences are perfectly usable in fresh and dried bouquets. The delicate flowers are elegantly drooping. In summer, it has gray-green coloration. In late autumn, the leaves and spikes of the cultivar Blaze color up in shades of pink, rust to orange.