Calamagrostis x acutiflora ‘Avalanche’

Description

Calamagrostis x acutiflora ‘Avalanche’ is an easy to grow ornamental grass. The green leaves have an attractive white central stripe, with a slender and erect growth habit. This is a tall grass that has great structure.
The feathery flower heads of Calamagrostis x acutiflora ‘Avalanche  have a pink tinge, appearing from mid summer, then turn golden as the season progresses. The leaves also have good Autumn colour, so this is a wonderful grass for year round interest.

Calamagrostis x acutiflora ‘Avalanche’
Feather reed grass
Deciduous
Native to the UK: No
Flowers: from July
Aspect: in full sun/ part shade
Soil preference: any soil type, not too dry and can tolerate damp conditions
Height: 1.5m
Spread: 50cm

Growing advice:
A deciduous grass, therefore leave the stems for structure and interest through the winter or to provide shelter for overwintering insects.
Cut back the old stems in the Spring from February – March to allow new growth to shoot.

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