Ornamental grasses
Welcome to the graceful world of ornamental grasses, where the gentle sway of foliage brings a sense of calm and sophistication to any garden. At the heart of this diverse plant category, you'll find varieties such as the elegant Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light', whose fine-textured blades catch the morning sunlight, creating a luminous display. Equally enchanting is the Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola', commonly known as golden Hakonechloa, which offers a cascading habit and striking golden stripes that light up shadier spaces. These ornamental grasses are more than just visually appealing; they provide movement, sound, and a dynamic seasonal progression to your outdoor oasis. Carefully cultivated to enhance your landscape, our selection at Heijnen Plants is grown with the utmost attention to quality. Enrich your garden's texture and form with these exquisite ornamental grasses, available for direct purchase from our family-owned business, ensuring that each plant arrives at your home with the promise of beauty and vitality.
The Appeal of Ornamental Grasses
Ornamental grasses are revered for their versatility and ease of care, making them a cherished addition to any garden. They come in a variety of sizes, colors, and textures, allowing for creative expression in garden design. Whether you desire a soft border, an architectural focal point, or a natural screen, ornamental grasses can fulfill these roles with aplomb. Their foliage often changes color with the seasons, offering visual interest throughout the year, while their seed heads and plumes add an extra layer of texture and form.
Combining Form and Function in Garden Design
When designing your garden, consider the elegant structure of Miscanthus sinensis 'Strictus', with its striking horizontal banding, which provides a strong vertical element. For a contrasting shape, the rounded mounds of Festuca glauca, with its appealing blue-green hue, can soften edges and create a stunning ground cover. Blue oat grass, Helictotrichon sempervirens, offers an attractive steel-blue foliage that makes an excellent backdrop for brighter flowers or golden-hued grasses.
Incorporating grasses like Koeleria glauca provides a fine texture and a silvery-blue tone to the garden palette, while Miscanthus sinensis 'Ghana', with its deep red inflorescences, adds warmth and a touch of the exotic. Grasses can also be functional, with varieties like Molinia caerulea 'Edith Dudszus' (purple moor-grass) providing a vertical accent and acting as a see-through plant, allowing for glimpses into different garden "rooms."
Creating Year-Round Interest
Ornamental grasses are not just summer wonders. Many maintain their structure and color well into winter, providing a stark beauty against frost and snow. The plumes of Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light' become silver threads in the winter landscape, while the foliage of Molinia caerulea 'Moorhexe' (purple moor-grass) takes on a golden hue that glows when backlit by the low winter sun. Carex testacea 'Prairie Fire' transforms from olive green to a rich copper, offering a fiery contrast to the more muted winter tones.
Care and Maintenance for Lasting Beauty
Ornamental grasses are relatively low maintenance, but to keep them looking their best, some care is needed. Most prefer well-drained soil and will thrive with minimal fertilization. They should be cut back in late winter or early spring before new growth starts. This allows the grasses to refresh and ensures that the garden looks tidy for the coming season. With varieties like Hakonechloa macra 'Aureola', it is also essential to remove any winter-burned leaves to maintain its vibrant golden variegation.
Sustainability and Direct Sales
At Heijnen Plants, we are committed not only to the beauty but also to the sustainability of your garden. Our ornamental grasses are delivered in eco-friendly packaging made from pallet wood or FSC-certified cardboard, underlining our dedication to the environment. With our focus on direct sales from grower to customer, we ensure that our ornamental grasses are of the highest quality, ready to grow and flourish in your garden. Choose your delivery week and receive these graceful additions to your garden at the time that suits you best.
Embrace the elegance and practicality of ornamental grasses in your garden with Heijnen Plants. Whether creating a serene atmosphere, a dynamic display, or a harmonious blend with other plants, our selection of ornamental grasses promises to enhance your outdoor space with enduring charm and character.