Perfect in my new gravel garden
My husband thought that I had bought a pot of ordinary grass but this hasn't disappointed - it took the first season to get established but has given a fantastic display this year.
Karen
Ipswich
This grass is semi-evergreen, so it can lose some of its foliage in winter. In colder regions or more exposed gardens, it may lose it all, but then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
"The tall shimmering golden veil of summer, for a hot spot in sun, where it hovers over the garden constantly moving and shining until autumn"
My husband thought that I had bought a pot of ordinary grass but this hasn't disappointed - it took the first season to get established but has given a fantastic display this year.
Karen
Ipswich
Has grown into a beautiful grass .Quite Stunning above the border of smaller grasses
Moorview
Devon
This is a very impactful, very tall grass with amazing, tall, golden spears that shimmer in the sun. It has proved difficult, though, to keep them in shape. Some of the spears go off at an angle and look less attractive. If planted with other things of contrasting colour it can look fantastic. A real statement plant that we first got to know from seeing it in a National Trust garden.
Legs11
Shropshire
I shall use them as a screen when grow a little taller as I bought the 9cm size pot. I am growing them on in pots so I can move around the garden and use where necessary
stipa screen
north lincs
Increasing in size slowly planted in may arrived good size and health can't wait for the flowers
Murphy J
Wareickshire
This young healthy, well packaged plant has flourished over the summer and produced many fronds which are still waving in the autumn sun, undaunted by the tremendous amount of wet weather we've had lately. All Crocus plants are delivered in wonderful condition, thoroughly recommended.
Ollie
Devon
Excellent plant! Arrived in good condition and in it's first year has been brilliant and has lasted all spring an summer and even early autumn. Absolutely would recommend it and Crocus to anyone
CamLady
East England
Forward planning Its only small at the moment, but you have to imagine it fully grown and it will be Gigantic!! Very pleased with it, came well packed and value for money cannot ask for more.
Annie
York
Although this plant did not produce any plumes it is now an established plant and has grown really well
Trev
west yorkshire
I have got this nice plant last summer, happy with that. Good quality, healthy looking, pest and disease free. My stipa is growing good, now is bigger in 4 times. Happy with that.
Galyna
Maidstone
100.0
WendyH
Hello, It is not unusual for newly planted things to concentrate their efforts into producing root growth rather than top growth. If the conditions are good and the soil is reasonably fertile, then in time it should start to put on top growth.
helen
prairie girl
Hello there As long as you have a big enough pot with a moderately fertile, medium to light, well-drained soil (it won't like getting waterlogged) it sould be ok. The plant could normally grow to about 2.5m x 1.2 m wide but in a pot it is unlikely to reach it's potential. Hope this helps
Alex 7
Hello there Yes you can grow a Stipa gigantea in clay soil, but they don't like being waterlogged. They prefer a medium to light, well drained soil in lots of sun, but ,if you do want to plant one, I would incorporate grit or sand into the planting to increase the drainage. Hope this helps
kelly mackenzie
Hello Kelly, He did use a lot of plants in his garden - here is a list which includes most. Allium Purple Sensation Anthriscus Ravens Wing Aquilegia Ruby Port Astrantia Claret Carex testacea Cirsium rivulare atropurpureum Dahlia Dark Desire Euphorbia Fireglow Geranium Lily Lovell Geranium phaeum Samobor Geranium Phillipe Valpelle Geranium psilostemmon Geum Princess Juliana Gillenia trifoliata Hakonechloa macra Iris Dusky Challenger Iris Dutch Chocolate Iris Sultan's Palace Iris Superstition Iris Supreme Sultan Knautia macedonica Lavandula angustifolia Nepeta subsessilis Washfield Nepeta Walkers low Purple fennel - Giant Bronze Rodgersia pinnata Superba Rodgersia podophylla Salvia Mainacht Sedum matrona Stachys byzantina Stipa arundinacea (syn.Anemanthele lessoniana) Stipa gigantea Tulip Abu Hassan Tulip Ballerina Tulip Queen of Night Verbascum Helen Johnston I hope this helps. Helen Plant Doctor
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