Enjoy a vibrant garden all year round with our selection of hardy and evergreen ornamental grasses. While many garden plants go dormant and lose their leaves in winter, these strong grasses retain their color and structure, even during the coldest months. Whether you are looking for a sleek blue Festuca or an elegant white-edged Carex: with these evergreen ornamental grasses, your outdoor space always remains green, vibrant, and atmospheric.
Ornamental Grass Hardy and Evergreen
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Carex comans 'Frosted Curls' - Sedge - ↕25cm - Ø14cm - 3x
Carex comans 'Frosted Curls', also known as Sedge, adds a touch of elegance and softness to your garden or interior with this beautiful set of 3 plants. This decorative ornamental grass plant, known for its narrow, silver-green leaves, instantly adds a fresh and natural element to any space. Supplied in nursery pots with a diameter of 14 cm and an average height of 30 cm, these plants are ideal for both indoor and outdoor use. Carex comans 'Frosted Curls' is a versatile and low-maintenance plant. It is an evergreen plant, which means it remains attractive all year round. The plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained, fresh, and low-lime soils. This plant is perfect for rock gardens, open spaces, and as border planting. It offers long-lasting beauty with minimal effort and is a valuable addition to your plant collection. Read more: Carex Care Specifications: Pot size: 14 cm diameter Height: Average 30 cm Mature height: 20-30 cm Mature width: 30-45 cm Plant type: Evergreen Light requirement: Sun to partial shade Water requirement: Average Number per linear meter: 5-7 Number per square meter: 10-12 Important: Depending on the time of year you receive the plant, it may have fewer or no leaves or flowers. The plant may therefore differ from the product photos shown, especially when received at the beginning of the growing season. Buy ornamental grass online Shop all: Ornamental grasses View ornamental grass by species: Blue Sheep's Grass (Festuca Glauca) - Blue Ornamental Grass Feather Grass (Stipa Tenuissima) 'Pony Tail Ornamental Grass' Carex (Sedge) - Ornamental Grass Lampenpoetsersgras (Pennisetum) - Ornamental Grass
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What are the best hardy and evergreen ornamental grasses?
In a well-designed garden, an evergreen ornamental grass is indispensable for winter structure. The most popular choice is undoubtedly Japanese sedge (Carex morrowii 'Ice Dance'), which brightens up any border with its fresh white leaf margins. Are you looking for a compact eye-catcher? Blue fescue (Festuca glauca 'Elijah Bleu') is an excellent hardy ornamental grass that retains its unique steel-blue color all year round. For shady spots, Wood Rush (Luzula sylvatica) is a reliable partner that remains beautifully green even under trees. These species form the basis for a garden that never looks 'empty', regardless of the season.
The benefits of evergreen ornamental grasses in the garden?
The greatest advantage of a hardy and evergreen ornamental grass is its constant ornamental value. While deciduous plants die back above ground, these grasses provide lasting volume and a natural appearance in the winter garden. Additionally, they often serve as excellent ground covers; because they retain their foliage, weeds have no chance to germinate, even in early spring. Moreover, evergreen varieties require less intensive pruning than their deciduous counterparts. They offer year-round shelter for small garden animals and provide a calm, green backdrop against which flowering perennials stand out particularly beautifully in the summer.
What to look for when buying hardy ornamental grasses?
When selecting the ideal evergreen ornamental grass for your garden, there are a few practical considerations:
How do I care for my evergreen ornamental grasses?
Caring for an evergreen ornamental grass is very simple: you do not need to cut them back short in the spring. Instead of a major pruning, it is sufficient to 'freshen up' the plant in March. You do this by combing the loose, brown blades out of the clump with your fingers or a coarse rake. This preserves the natural shape and gives the new growth plenty of room. Should a plant have developed some unsightly foliage after an extremely harsh winter, you can lightly trim the tips. A little organic fertilizer in the spring is often sufficient to give your hardy ornamental grasses a healthy growth spurt again. **Buy evergreen ornamental grasses at Planten247** **Do you want a garden that shines 365 days a year?** Buying hardy and evergreen ornamental grasses at Planten247 means choosing the highest quality directly from the grower. Our assortment has been carefully curated with varieties that have proven to perform excellently in our climate. Whether you are looking for a low ground cover for the shade or a colorful accent for a pot, you will always find the right match with us. Order today and get your garden ready for winter with the beautiful, evergreen ornamental grasses from Planten247!
Frequently asked questions about evergreen ornamental grasses
Do these grasses stay green when it freezes?
Absolutely, the selected evergreen ornamental grasses retain their leaves during frost. In extreme cold, some leaves may temporarily curl up or turn slightly duller to protect themselves, but as soon as the temperature rises, they recover very quickly.
Are evergreen grasses also suitable for pots?
Absolutely! They are ideal, especially in pots on the terrace or balcony, because they provide a green view even in winter. When planted in a pot, ensure good drainage and give a small amount of water occasionally during dry, frost-free periods in winter.
How fast do hardy grasses grow?
The growth rate varies by species, but most low evergreen grasses form a beautiful, full clump within two seasons. Species such as Carex 'Ice Dance' are known for their rapid expansion, making them ideal for quickly filling empty spots in the border.
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