Haven’t you heard that a garden without grasses is like soup without salt? That is true for Gräser und Herbstfärber in Hamburg. The experts at Johs. Wortmann agree.
Gräser und Herbstfärber adds lightness to any flowerbed. It adds lightness to any garden. You will find China reed, feather bristle or pampas grass. Also, you can discover fescue, marbel, and even sweet grass. Sedge, beach grass, and love grass grow here. The variety is enormous. It offers perfect plants for all locations.
Gräser und Herbstfärber is an attractive ground cover alternative. They are suitable for tubs. They create imaginative color and light effects in the perennial bed. A fascinating selection awaits you here.
There is a simple rule. Winter-green grasses are not cut. All other varieties are shortened close to the ground after the frost. The best time to do this is at the end of March. Protect the heart of grasses from rain and frost in winter. Varieties that grow in a wide, bushy manner are tied together. Protect them with brushwood from the outside during the cold season.
The sedge is a winter-green grass. It has a great variety of species. The white-green bird’s foot sedge makes every shady bed shine. The red-brown Carex buchananii brings southern charm to the garden. Carex murrowii Irish Green is a great alternative to boxwood. Use it as a border for beds or for planting areas.
Michael Koopmann recommends planting Japanese forest grass Hakonechloa Aureola. It is suitable for partial shade. Plant it in full sun. Then, a captivating autumn color appears from September. Jan Hellmiß raves about papyrus. This exotic grass is a highlight for indoors. In summer, it can also stand on a balcony or terrace. I personally enjoy the fountain grass every day. It stands in a tub on the terrace. The Hamburg wind creates supple dance choreographies.