Calamagrostis 'Karl Foerster'

Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' is a handsome clump forming, perennial grass with arching long green leaves and tall pinkish-bronze flower heads in summer. Established plants have a mass of flowering stems.

Best display if planted in a position with plenty of sun.

• Position: Full sun.
• Soil: Any moist, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: June - August.
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' grows to be an upright, clump forming grass.
  • Height: 1.5 - 1.8 m (5 - 6 ft)
  • Spread: 1 m (3 ft)

• Pruning: For an attractive architectural display, allow Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' to stand over winter before cutting back to ground level in early spring.