As versatile as the grasses are, they can also be used for garden design in a variety of ways and whole beds can be planted with them. These don't have to be boring, because grasses can also have very decorative flower spikes.

Ornamental grasses are beautiful companion plants

What is the perfect location for grasses?

There are suitable grasses for (almost) every climate and every location. Some prefer sunny locations, others prefer shade or partial shade. The condition of the soil is also important when choosing suitable grasses, because while some grow best in dry soil, others need sufficient moisture to thrive.

grasses for moist soil

Reeds are particularly suitable for damp areas. Although they are very frugal, they have their pitfalls. Because there are so-called real reed grasses, which thrive excellently in your pond, and loggerhead reed grasses or sweet grasses, some of which do not like moist soil. Reed, cotton grass, sedge or sedge are also suitable for damp areas of your garden or those near a pond.

Grasses as solitary plants

Some grasses are so impressive that they come into their own as a solitary plant. These include, above all, the high-growing varieties, such as Chinese reed, bulrush, pampas grass or garden reed grass. They are also an eye-catcher in the wintry garden and are still attractive even with a small snow hood.

Which plants harmonize with grasses?

Grasses can be excellently combined with a wide variety of perennials. Feather grass or lamp cleaner grass support the effect of your perennials particularly well. In this way you can create high-contrast, but nevertheless harmonious beds. Grasses, especially tall ones, also play an important role in a Japanese garden. They come into their own in a gravel bed.

Interesting ornamental grasses:

  • Chinese reed: up to 3.50 m high depending on the species, suitable as a solitary plant, beautiful autumn colours
  • Pampas grass: height up to 90cm, inflorescences up to 2.50 m, sensitive to frost
  • Garden Reed Grass: up to 1.50m high, well suited for group planting
  • Diamond grass: approx. 1 m high, pink-silver flower spikes
  • Pennisetum grass: up to 1.30 m high, soft, fluffy spikes of flowers

tips

Before you plant an ornamental grass in your garden, read the care instructions on the pot so that you can find the right place for each grass and enjoy it for a long time.

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