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UnionworkerukUnionworkeruk Posts: 187
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  I dont know but I found this lot and just got blown away by the way they contrast and compliment. I was looking for  some plants to line a path and it seems if these are what I think they are they would suit for both sun and part shade in different proportions as I may decide.
Not being that knowledgeable I turn to my usual source and post on here for advice.

I think they may be 1.  Elijah blue  2. Red baron   3. Stipa tenuissima 4. All gold.  Hakonechloa



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  • B3B3 Posts: 27,505
    Where did you see this? It looks photoshopped to me. 
    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • UnionworkerukUnionworkeruk Posts: 187
    Its from a plant catalogue. I can give you details if you want to check. I found it on google
  • UnionworkerukUnionworkeruk Posts: 187
    Found it.  https://www.jparkers.co.uk/ornamental-grasses-mixed/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpqWQ2bes_gIVRtDtCh0B5wkfEAQYAyABEgKZ9fD_BwE

  • nutcutletnutcutlet Posts: 27,445
    the red one with the tassel is a Pennisetum. the green bottom red top, Imperata cylindrica, Red Baron may be a cultivar name. I can't see any Hakonochloa (might not be able to spell it either :) 


    In the sticks near Peterborough
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    The colours look a bit ‘helped’ to me … as in other Parker’s catalogues over the years. 🤔 

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    The colour's been enhanced a bit  IMO.
    Those Festucas never look like that here, but that might just be because they always look dire here anyway. Those Imperatas look a bit too red, but I haven't grown them in donkey's years. The Carex on the bottom right looks ok though.
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • PlantmindedPlantminded Posts: 3,580
    I think you’re going to be disappointed with plants in 7cm pots, they’ll be tiny and won’t make much of an impact until next year. I have many grasses in my garden but have always avoided those tinged with red or blue because I think they look unnatural.  Same with coloured Phormiums, they are often difficult to place in a garden without continually drawing your eye to them.  I think you could create an attractive edging with Stipa tenuissima and green or variegated Hakonechloas, but try to get plants in at least 1 or 2 litre pots to give you a good start.  You can divide grasses very easily to obtain more plants after they have become established so it’s worth stretching your budget if you can.
    Wirral. Sandy, free draining soil.


  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    I couldn't see any Hakonechloa either @nutcutlet. 
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • UnionworkerukUnionworkeruk Posts: 187
    Plantminded said:
    I think you’re going to be disappointed with plants in 7cm pots, they’ll be tiny and won’t make much of an impact until next year. I have many grasses in my garden but have always avoided those tinged with red or blue because I think they look unnatural.  Same with coloured Phormiums, they are often difficult to place in a garden without continually drawing your eye to them.  I think you could create an attractive edging with Stipa tenuissima and green or variegated Hakonechloas, but try to get plants in at least 1 or 2 litre pots to give you a good start.  You can divide grasses very easily to obtain more plants after they have become established so it’s worth stretching your budget if you can.
    You are right. I dont trust the photos either and will not be buying from them.  Thats why I did not give their name at first and would like to know the names of the grasses so I can buy them in larger pots.  I am getting a lot of good advice for which I am grateful.
    Next to check out all the suggestions 

  • rossdriscoll13rossdriscoll13 Posts: 234
    @Unionworkeruk the bright red Pennisetum is called Fireworks.  And yes is does actually grow that colour.
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