Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' - Feather Reed Grass (Bulk Pack of 60)
The Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' is an elegant, hardy ornamental grass with upright growth and fine, dark green foliage. In summer, airy purple-brown flower plumes appear, turning to golden hues that last well into winter. This low-maintenance grass adds beautiful structure and movement to any garden and thrives in nearly all soil types. Perfect as a focal point or in mixed borders!
Plant Specifications
- Quantity: 60 plants per order
- Height at delivery: 10-25cm
- Pot diameter: 9cm
- Growth habit: Upright, clump-forming
- Mature height: 120-150cm when established
- Foliage color: Dark green
- Flower color: Purple-brown, aging to golden
Growing Conditions
This feather reed grass thrives in full sun to partial shade and adapts to nearly all soil types, including clay, loam, and sandy soils. It tolerates both moist and moderately dry conditions once established, making it exceptionally versatile for various garden settings. Hardy to USDA zones 5-9, 'Karl Foerster' withstands cold winters and maintains its structural interest throughout the dormant season.
Garden Uses
The vertical architecture of Calamagrostis 'Karl Foerster' makes it ideal for creating dramatic focal points, defining garden borders, or planting in mass for striking visual impact. Its narrow, upright form works beautifully in contemporary and naturalistic garden designs. The grass provides four-season interest: fresh green growth in spring, flowering plumes in summer, golden tones in autumn, and architectural seed heads through winter.
Care and Maintenance
This ornamental grass requires minimal maintenance. Cut back old foliage to ground level in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges. No fertilization is typically necessary. The plants are deer-resistant and rarely affected by pests or diseases. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a deep root system; afterward, the grass becomes drought-tolerant.
Bulk Planting Benefits
This pack of 60 plants is ideal for landscape projects, large borders, mass plantings, or commercial installations. Spacing plants 40-60cm apart creates a cohesive, flowing display within one to two growing seasons. The bulk quantity offers excellent value for creating impactful garden designs or restoration projects.
Please note: Plants are living products and may therefore differ from the photo and description. We grow in a natural way and only intervene when necessary, which can sometimes cause the plant to show minor imperfections. These often recover in your garden. We guarantee that our plants are vigorous and long lasting. They are supplied in recyclable growing pots and are shipped directly from our nursery.
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Typical Delivery Times
- Austria — 1-5 days
- Belgium — 1-3 days
- Bulgaria — 1-9 days
- Croatia — 1-7 days
- Czechia — 1-6 days
- Denmark — 1-6 days
- Estonia — 1-7 days
- Finland — 1-8 days
- France — 1-4 days
- Germany — 1-4 days
- Greece — 1-10 days
- Hungary — 1-6 days
- Ireland — 1-5 days
- Italy — 1-6 days
- Latvia — 1-8 days
- Lithuania — 1-7 days
- Luxembourg — 1-4 days
- Netherlands — 1-3 days
- Poland — 1-5 days
- Portugal — 1-6 days
- Romania — 1-8 days
- Slovakia — 1-6 days
- Slovenia — 1-5 days
- Spain — 1-5 days
- Sweden — 1-7 days
Delivery times are estimates and may vary based on local conditions.
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