Giant Feather Ornamental Grasses (Stipa Gigantea)

Giant Feather Ornamental Grasses Description

Giant Feather Grass is a striking and dramatic ornamental grass, known for its tall, elegant flower spikes and airy, feathery texture. This grass adds a sense of movement and grace to any garden, with its long, arching golden yellow flower heads that appear in late spring and early summer. The flowers rise above its foliage, creating an ethereal effect as they sway in the breeze. Its upright, narrow habit and graceful appearance make it perfect for larger gardens, meadow style plantings, or as a bold backdrop to shorter plants.

Reaching heights of up to 2.5 metres (8 feet), Giant Feather Grass is one of the tallest ornamental grasses, bringing height and vertical interest to the landscape. It has fine, green foliage which provides a soft contrast to the striking flower heads, which age to a pale, golden hue by autumn, providing continued visual interest through the seasons. Even after the growing season, the dried flower heads remain, adding texture and movement to the winter garden.

Pruning Advice

Late Winter or Early Spring Pruning: In late winter or early spring, after the plant has died back, cut the grass back to about 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) above ground level, before new growth begins. This will help tidy the plant and promote fresh new shoots for the coming season.

Remove Dead or Damaged Foliage: During the pruning process, remove any dead or damaged foliage to maintain its health and appearance.

Clean Up: After pruning, remove the debris and cuttings from around the base of the plant to help prevent disease and encourage healthy growth.

Further Information

Height and Structure: With its impressive height, Giant Feather Grass creates a dramatic focal point, making it an excellent choice for large gardens or as a backdrop in mixed plantings.

Seasonal Interest: The striking golden yellow flowers in late spring and summer provide vibrant colour, while the dried flowers offer texture and interest during autumn and winter.

Low Maintenance: Once established, this grass is relatively low maintenance, requiring little attention apart from occasional pruning, making it a great addition to gardens of all types.

Wildlife Friendly: The feathery flowers attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies, and the dried seed heads provide food for birds in winter.

Aesthetic Appeal: The graceful, flowing form of Giant Feather Grass adds texture and movement to the garden, making it suitable for a variety of planting schemes, from naturalistic to formal.

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.