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Briza media
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Briza media

Quaking Grass

Planted in 10 show gardens on GardensDB.

10
Gardens
12
Designers
3
Studios
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How to grow it

Happiest in full sun or partial shade on chalk, clay, loam or sand that is well-drained.

Size at maturity
0.1–0.5 metres Max height
0.1–0.5 metres Max spread
2–5 years To maturity
Aspect
Aspect: North-facing, East-facing, South-facing, West-facing N E S W
Any aspect Happy facing any direction
Position
Full sun (suitable)
Partial shade (suitable)
Full shade (not suitable)
Exposure
Sheltered (suitable)
Exposed (suitable)
Moisture
Well-drained
Soil
Chalk (suitable)
Clay (suitable)
Loam (suitable)
Sand (suitable)
Soil pH
Acid (suitable) Neutral (suitable) Alkaline (suitable)
Hardiness H7. Very hardy Very hardy (colder than -20°C)
H1a
H1b
H1c
H2
H3
H4
H5
H6
H7
Where it was planted

10 gardens

  • A large grey stone boulder engraved with a spiral inspirational quote is nestled among smooth grey and white pebbles and green strappy plants.
    Silver Medal
    The Trust Links Therapeutic Garden
    Phil Clarke
  • A contemporary container garden features a curved corten steel bench, pink gravel, a concrete water feature, and blossoming trees with varied herbaceous plants.
    Silver Medal People's Choice Best Balcony / Container Garden
    360° photo available
    Alzheimer's Society: Microbes and Minds Garden
    Tina Worboys
  • An indoor garden with an open timber frame structure, a black circular viewing window, and wildflowers in rust-coloured raised beds.
    360° tour available
    Bringing Nature Home
    Dave Green
  • A modern container garden features red brick planters, walls, seating, a rusted metal arch, and a rain chain, with a gravel path and diverse green and purple plants.
    Bronze Medal
    360° tour available
    The Sightsavers Garden: We Start With Sight But We Don’t Stop There
    Peter Karn, Sarah Fisher, Janice Molyneux
  • A naturalistic woodland garden features a dirt path leading to a carved wooden bench on a cobbled area, surrounded by lush green trees, ferns, wild grasses, and delicate pink and purple wildflowers.
    Gold Medal Best All About Plants Garden
    360° tour available
    Woodland Trust: Forgotten Forests Garden
    Ashleigh Aylett
  • A contemporary spa garden with a black plunge pool, wooden deck, flagstone patio, and naturalistic planting bordered by pebbles and large rocks.
    Gold Award Best Showcase Garden
    360° tour available
    Nature's Spa
    Vicky Lincoln
  • A small pocket planting garden featuring a reclaimed timber bench with a yellow base and red metal beam, surrounded by mixed herbaceous plants and small trees.
    Silver Medal
    360° photo available
    Before the Concrete Sets
    Nathan Humphreys, Helen Haley
  • A dark, curved planter in a balcony garden overflows with white and purple flowers, dwarf pines, and a cascading water spout into a black basin, against a rippled reflective screen.
    Gold Medal Best Balcony & Container Garden
    Navium Marine: Blue Mind Garden
    Ashleigh Aylett
  • A small naturalistic garden has a Corten steel wall, large pale boulders, a timber deck with two chairs, and mixed green, purple, and white planting.
    Gold Medal RHS Chelsea Small Garden of the Year Best Construction Award
    The Addleshaw Goddard: Freedom To Flourish Garden
    Joe Carey, Laura Carey
  • A small show garden featuring a striking arched timber structure, a curved wooden bench with red cushions, an oval dining table with a central fire pit, and stone paving, surrounded by lush, naturalistic planting with white and purple flowers.
    Gold Medal
    The London Square Chelsea Pensioners Garden
    Dave Green
Who uses it

Designers & studios

The people and studios credited on the gardens above, and how many gardens they used this plant in.

Designers 12

Studios 3

Good company

Often planted with

Plants that share a plant list with Briza media, ranked by how many gardens combine them.