The Plant Company grows and sells thousands of Festuca plants throughout NZ. We pride ourselves on producing high quality plants and seeing the joy from our customers when they receive them. We do hope you enjoy them and support this NZ business that is passionate about Festuca plants.
Festuca coxii, commonly known as Blue Fescue, is a hardy NZ native, ornamental grass that features fine, blue foliage. The leaves are complemented...
Festuca actae is a small blue tussock grass with fine, rolled foliage. Plants produce an erect flower stem which can reach 75 cm tall. The tussock...
Festuca novae-zelandiae is an ornamental grass with fine, tawny-coloured leaves up to 60 cm long. The leaves are rough to touch and have sharply...
Festuca Banks Peninsula Blue is a small, ornamental grass that features fine, blue-green foliage. The foliage on this blue fescue grass is held...
Festuca Shades of Blue, commonly known as Blue Fescue, is a hardy and highly ornamental, blue grass. It features fine and slender, blue foliage and...
Festuca glauca, commonly known as Blue Fescue or Blue Tussock, is a hardy and highly ornamental, blue grass. It features fine and slender, blue...
Festuca Elijah Blue, commonly known as Blue Fescue, is a hardy and highly ornamental, blue grass. It features fine and slender, blue foliage and...
Adding ornamental grass plants to your garden delivers a vast range of benefits:
We have the largest variety of ornamental grass plants, and the right one for your space. These Fescue species, namely Festuca actae, Festuca coxii, and Festuca glauca, have been selected to thrive in NZ’s climate. We grow and stock only the highest quality plants, sourcing them locally, and from NZ’s leading nurseries. Each plant is packed and transported with extreme care, ensuring it arrives to you in the same condition it was in when it left the nursery. If you are wanting to buy Festuca, shop with confidence from the best in the industry.
The best blue Festuca is a matter of personal preference, but some of the most popular and highly regarded cultivars include:
Ultimately, the best blue Festuca for you will depend on your personal preferences and the growing conditions in your garden. Consider the size, colour, and texture of the foliage, as well as the drought tolerance and maintenance requirements of the plant when making your decision.
The bluest blue fescue is Beyond Blue Fescue. It is a new cultivar that was introduced in 2018, and it is said to be even bluer than the popular Elijah Blue Fescue. Beyond Blue Fescue has a compact, mounding habit and fine-textured, silvery-blue foliage. It is also very drought tolerant and low maintenance.
The best place to plant Festuca glauca is in a sunny spot with well-drained soil. Festuca glauca is tolerant of a wide range of soils, but it will thrive best in a soil that is rich in organic matter.
Some specific places where Festuca glauca can be planted include:
The common name for Festuca Elijah Blue is Elijah Blue Fescue. It is a cultivar of Festuca glauca, which is more commonly known as blue fescue. Elijah Blue Fescue is a popular ornamental grass that is known for its bright, silvery blue foliage and compact habit. It is also relatively drought tolerant and low-maintenance.
Generally, ornamental blue grasses don't require regular cutting. In fact, cutting them back too much can harm their growth and appearance. However, you can tidy them up by removing dead leaves, seed heads, and any overgrown clumps in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges. If your ornamental blue grass looks scraggly or has stopped flowering, you can give it a more drastic haircut in late winter or early spring. Cut it back to about 100-150 mm (4-6 inches) from the ground to encourage new growth.
Festuca glauca, commonly known as blue fescue or blue mountain grass, is not native to Australia. It is native to Europe, specifically found in regions like France, Italy, Spain, and Switzerland.
Festuca glauca, commonly known as blue fescue or blue mountain grass, typically reaches a mature height of between 20 and 30 cm. However, its actual height can vary depending on several factors:
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