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Prairie plant combination

Prairie plant combination

Prairie plant combination

Soft prairie plant combination

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A softly structured combination that captures the aesthetics of prairie planting, pairing upright grass with rounded, dark flowerheads and cool-toned...

6 × plants | 3 of each

~~£65.94~~ £59.95 £9.99 each

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Plant description

A softly structured combination that captures the aesthetics of prairie planting, pairing upright grass with rounded, dark flowerheads and cool-toned foliage.

Calamagrostis × acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' creates a gently moving backdrop, while Sanguisorba 'Tanna' threads through the planting with bobble-like blooms, adding contrast without disrupting the relaxed feel.

The display develops from fresh spring growth into a long-lasting summer and autumn planting, with the grass retaining its form as the season progresses. Ideal for naturalistic planting in sunny borders, the combination also works particularly well when repeated in groups.

What's included:

In this collection you will receive three of each of the following plants. They are all supplied in a 9cm nursery pot.

Calamagrostis × acutiflora 'Karl Foerster': A stiff, erect habit is the defining feature of this grass, named after the famous German plantsman who introduced it to the public in the 1950s. Plant it en-masse to form a feathery screen, or in small groups to add height and definition to a perennial border. It also looks good planted next to buildings. This is one of the earliest perennial grasses to get going, with shoots appearing in early spring, followed by flowers that are green first, then fade to buff. Grows to 1.8m.

Sanguisorba 'Tanna': Spires of dark red blooms appear above crimped, blue-grey foliage from summer through to autumn. A lovely, compact burnet, introduced from Japan, spreads slowly to form a 40cm wide mass. Though the flowers are stunning, this plant is often grown just for its interesting and attractive foliage. Grows to 50cm.

Planting tips:

Prepare the bed well by digging in lots of well-rotted or bagged compost before you plant.

Where possible, plant in odd numbers, and cluster them together to give impact. Multiples of 3 work really well set out in irregular triangles for an organic feel, while larger numbers can be planted in multiple clusters or drifts. In bigger gardens, try to repeat your clusters through the border to create a sense of rhythm and cohesion.

Also, when setting your plants out, check their eventual spread and make sure they’ve enough space to fill out. After planting, keep plants well watered for their first year, particularly during warmer weather, and feed them with a good, general purpose fertiliser through the growing season.

For more information, please see the individual plant webpages.

Please note:

The plants in this collection will die right back in autumn, then fresh new growth will appear again in spring.

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