BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Briza media
Quaking Grass

A rare native grass, Briza media forms a tidy clump of narrow bluish green leaves supports a profusion of scaly heart-shaped, pendant flower heads from late spring
£8.50

Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Variegated Reed Grass

An elegant grass, Calamagrostis x acutiflora 'Overdam' has flat, arching leaves with a variegated yellow margin that fades to pink tinged white as it ages
£8.50

Carex grayi
Gray's Sedge

An exciting deciduous grass, Carex grayi has narrow, light green leaves and clusters of seeds in summer which look very much like spiked clubs or morning stars
£8.50

Deschampsia flexuosa 'Tatra Gold'
Wavy Hair grass

A graceful and enchanting grass, Deschampsia flexuosa 'Tatra Gold' has tussocks of evergreen, threadlike leaves which form a low carpet of bright yellow-green
£8.50

Fargesia scabrida 'Asian Wonder'
Asian Wonder Bamboo

A new introduction from China, Fargesia scabrida 'Asian Wonder' has lovely narrow, dark green leaves with a dainty, oriental appearance which contrast well against the orange-brown culm sheaths on the stem
£35.00

Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue'
Fescue

Grown for its narrow, intense silvery-blue leaves all year round, Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue' is a dwarf grass ideal for any sunny and well drained site
£8.50

Miscanthus sinensis 'Zebrinus'
Zebra Grass

An easy, reliable and handsome grass, Miscanthus sinensis 'Zebrinus' earns its name from the creamy coloured horizontal bands which mark the leaves
£8.50

Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal'
Switch Grass

Native to North America, this perennial, deciduous grass creates a stunning architectural display from early summer through until winter when its dried stems and flowers stand pale gold against grey skies
£8.50

Sasa veitchii
Bamboo

A spreading dwarf bamboo native to Japan, Sasa veitchii has dark green leaves which gradually wither and turn an attractive creamy-straw colour around the leaf edge
£35.00

Stipa gigantea
Giant Feather Grass

A truly magnificent grass, Stipa gigantea is native to the grasslands of south-western Europe and is known for its tall flower heads
£8.50

Uncinia rubra
Red Hook Sedge

A handsome New Zealand native, Uncinia rubra is a colourful grass and a real 'show stopper' for a front of border position
£8.50