Why Choose Ornamental Grasses for Your Garden?
Ornamental grasses are some of the most versatile and rewarding plants you can grow. With their graceful movement, textural beauty, and long-lasting structure, they bring elegance and interest to any garden — from sleek contemporary spaces to more traditional cottage borders.
Whether you're a beginner or seasoned gardener, ornamental grasses are a smart choice. They're easy to grow, low maintenance, and incredibly hardy. Many varieties look good almost all year round, offering shape, height, and seasonal contrast — particularly when other plants fade.
Here’s why they belong in your garden:
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Year-Round Structure – Their striking forms and seedheads remain attractive even in winter.
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Effortless Elegance – Low-maintenance and largely pest- and disease-free.
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Diverse Shapes – Choose from compact mounds, tall fountains, or upright architectural clumps.
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Wildlife Friendly – Provide food and shelter for birds and beneficial insects.
Most grasses thrive in a sunny, open spot with fertile, moist but well-drained soil — making them perfect for beds, borders, containers, or even gravel gardens.
Our Top Ornamental Grass Picks
Ficinia – Miniature and Mighty
This compact, tufted beauty proves that small can be spectacular. Ficinia thrives in containers or front-of-border spots, bringing fine texture and a neat, evergreen form. Hardy and wind-tolerant, it's ideal for exposed spaces and coastal gardens too.
Cortaderia – Dramatic and Bold
Commonly known as pampas grass, Cortaderia makes a striking statement with its tall plumes and upright stature. Perfect for the back of a border or as a standalone focal point, it creates year-round drama. Just give it space — it deserves the spotlight!
Carex – Compact and Colourful
The Carex family offers a wonderful mix of leaf colours, from golden greens to rich bronzes. These clump-forming grasses are great for pots or mixed planting schemes. Easy to grow and evergreen, they’re a go-to choice for texture and low-growing impact.
Visit Radway Bridge Garden Centre near Hereford to explore our full range of ornamental grasses — including Ficinia, Carex, and Cortaderia. Our friendly plant team is on hand to help you find the right grasses for your garden style and growing conditions.
