Diamant-Reitgras

Season Overview

Description

Especially when morning dew and raindrops are still lying on the densely packed flowers of Calamagrostis brachytricha. A dreamlike sight that touches every gardener's heart. From August, the sturdy stems, which can be up to one meter long, push themselves upwards. Countless silvery flowers with a slight reddish shimmer form long panicles that sway gently in the wind. Together with the narrow leaves, which form an attractive contrast with their glossy green, this is an impressive sight in the late summer garden. The diamond riding grass combines well with lower, colorful perennials of this season. These include asters or the beautiful anemones. Grasses reduce the growth of their roots towards the fall. The best time to plant is therefore early spring. A not too large planting hole in loose, humus-rich soil will help the delicate roots to grow quickly. Three to four plants per square meter of this attractive perennial are enough to create an attractive focal point in a bed or border. Calamagrostis brachytricha develops best in a sunny and sheltered location. In shadier locations, the leaves and flowers remain smaller and form a more overhanging shape.

Growing tips

This undemanding ornamental grass requires little care and effort throughout the year. Occasional watering is sufficient to keep the substrate fresh and prevent it from drying out too much. The delicate flowers turn silver-grey in autumn and the foliage takes on a bronze hue. The sturdy stems are a magical element in the winter garden when they are covered in hoar frost and snowflakes dance around them. In frosty winters, the prudent gardener ties the leaves of the diamond grass together. This protects it from the cold and cutting winds. In spring, the grass sprouts early and the stalks emerge from the ground in late March. This is the time to use the gardener's shears and carefully cut back the grass to make room for new and healthy growth. Calamagrostis brachytricha originates from Asia and has quickly conquered the gardens of Western Europe. This hardy ornamental grass with its arching leaves is well suited as a specimen plant. Its harmonious and gentle form inevitably attracts the viewer's attention. In classic flowerbeds, the diamond ornamental grass creates a beautiful sight. It fits into colorful natural gardens, pond edges and light woodland borders. In gardens with cooler architecture, the soft and gently swaying stems form a harmonious contrast to more linear design elements. In stone troughs and bowls, the ornamental grass adorns terraces and sunny entrances. And florists like to incorporate the graceful panicles and stems into lush fall bouquets. They last a long time and are a decorative eye-catcher in a cozy room.

Details

Plant distance

75 cm

Row spacing

75 cm

Seeding depth

1 cm