Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' is a classic ornamental grass, prized for its tall, upright habit and feathery plumes that sway in the breeze. It gives height and movement to borders without spreading.
- Pack: 24 young plants in 11cm pots, about 15-25cm tall as supplied
- Plumes: slim, pinkish-green flower heads from early summer that fade to buff
- Foliage: fresh green blades turning golden in autumn
- Light: full sun to light shade
- Use: modern and prairie-style borders, screening and winter structure
Plant in spring or autumn in ordinary garden soil that does not dry out completely, and water in dry spells during the first year. Leave the stems standing over winter, then cut to near ground level in late winter before new growth starts.
Supplied as young plants in growing pots, shipped directly from our partner growers. Plants are living products, so size and shape can vary slightly from the photo.
At a Glance
- Type: outdoor garden plant
- Pack: 24 plants
- Height: approx. 15-25 cm as supplied
- Pot: Ø11 cm nursery pot
- Light: full sun or partial shade
- Delivery: free delivery across Ireland and 24 more EU countries (5–8 working days), covered by our healthy-arrival guarantee
- Sun or shade
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Height
- 1-1.5 m
- Spread
- 0.5-1 m
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Time to maturity
- 2-5 years
- Soil
- Clay, Sandy, Loam, Chalky
- Soil pH
- Acid to alkaline
- Moisture
- Translation missing: en.labels.sc_v_moist but well-drained to translation missing: en.labels.sc_v_well-drained
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- Aspect
- South, North, East, West
- Hardiness (RHS)
- H6 (to about -15 °C)
Sources: RHS Plant Finder;
Ranges come from the RHS Plant Finder and PFAF. They show what each plant tolerates; local conditions vary.
Free delivery, always — on every order across Ireland and the EU 🌿
Typical Delivery Times
Ireland and all EU destinations — 5–8 working days
Delivery times are estimates and may vary based on local conditions.
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