Fairy Tails Ornamental Grasses (Miscanthus Orientalis Fairy Tails)

Fairy Tails Ornamental Grasses Description

Fairy Tails Grass is a charming and delicate ornamental grass that adds both texture and colour to gardens. Known for its soft, silvery pink flower plumes, which resemble fluffy tails, this grass brings a whimsical touch to any garden setting. The compact, upright form of Fairy Tails makes it an ideal choice for smaller gardens, borders, or container planting. The plumes appear in late summer and continue into autumn, gradually fading to soft silvery tones, providing seasonal interest as the plant transitions through the year.

With its graceful, airy habit, Fairy Tails offers movement and lightness to garden designs, complementing both modern and traditional styles. It typically grows to a height of 60 to 90 cm (2 to 3 feet), making it perfect for foreground planting or mixed borders. Its relatively compact size means it can also be used to add texture to containers or small urban gardens.

Pruning Advice

Late Winter or Early Spring Pruning: Prune the grass back to the ground in late winter or early spring, before new growth begins. This will help to tidy up the plant and allow fresh shoots to emerge.

Cut Back Dead Foliage: As the foliage dies back in winter, it is important to remove any dead or damaged material. You can cut the plant back to about 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) above ground level.

Clean Up: After pruning, remove any cuttings to prevent the build up of pests or diseases.

Further Information

Compact Size: Its smaller stature makes it an excellent choice for small gardens, patios, or containers.

Seasonal Interest: The feathery plumes provide a soft, elegant focal point in late summer and autumn, with lingering interest throughout winter as the flower heads dry.

Low Maintenance: Fairy Tails Grass is easy to grow and requires minimal care once established.

Wildlife Friendly: The seed heads attract birds, making it a valuable addition to wildlife friendly gardens.

Aesthetic Appeal: Its delicate flower plumes and graceful form add texture and movement, enhancing any garden design.

Delivery & Returns

Free delivery is available on most orders (except Premium Products) providing they meet the minimum spend criteria for the size of box or pallet. Pallet deliveries and large box deliveries for tall plants are indicated by icons on the product table listings. Delivery costs and minimum order details for each packaging type are as follows:

* Standard Sized Boxes (Bare root up to 1.2m tall & pots up to 7.5L) | Free UK Mainland Delivery for orders over £250 | or £9.98 charge.

* Tall Sized Boxes (Bare roots 1.2m & over) | Free UK Mainland Delivery for orders over £250 | or £24.99 charge.

* Pallets (Root balls, large pots 10L+, trees etc | Free UK Mainland Delivery for orders over £350 | or £82 charge.

* Pleached Trees (Specialist Delivery) | Free UK Mainland Delivery for orders over £1500 | or £450 charge.