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Calamagrostis × acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'
Plant

Calamagrostis × acutiflora 'Karl Foerster'

Feather Reed Grass

Planted in 5 show gardens on GardensDB.

5
Gardens
8
Designers
1
Studio
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How to grow it

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

Size at maturity
1.5–2.5 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
Moist but 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

5 gardens

  • A naturalistic garden with a gravel path, a rustic wall of stacked organic bales, corten steel rod screens, and beds of wildflower planting.
    360° tour available
    The RHS Crafted from Nature Garden
    Sam Stark Kemp, Laura Strand
  • A beautiful border garden featuring a corrugated iron shelter covered in climbing plants, a gravel path with slate pavers, a rattan chair, and naturalistic planting with grasses, silvery foliage, and purple flowers.
    Gold Award
    Stories of Memory
    Adrian Burrows, Lucy Morton
  • A cube garden features a corten steel frame, a wooden bench, and vibrant orange, yellow, and chartreuse flowers over light gravel.
    360° photo available
    The Golden Garden
    Alana Sims, Kiera Jamison
  • A beautiful border features a woven willow arch tied with rope, sheltering a stone bird bath with bronze child figures, amidst blue Nigella and white wildflowers.
    Bronze Award
    From Maiden to Mother
    Donna Sutton
  • 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 8

Studio 1

Good company

Often planted with

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