Stipa Gigantea

Stipa Gigantea

Why Buy Me?

• Elegant & tall
• Plant with similar ornamental grasses
• Ideal for a sensory garden theme

Growing Conditions

Light:
Prefers full sun for best growth and flowering. Can tolerate light shade but may become less vigorous.

Soil:
Thrives in well-drained soil, preferring moderately fertile, neutral to alkaline soils. Tolerates poor, dry soils but dislikes heavy, waterlogged conditions.

Exposure:
Grows well in sheltered to exposed locations. Hardy across much of the UK, tolerating frost and cold winters.

Drought Tolerance:
Highly drought-tolerant once established. Performs well in dry conditions.

Cultivation & Care

Planting Time:
Best planted in spring or autumn.

Spacing:
Space plants approximately 60–90 cm (24–36 inches) apart. Mature height typically reaches 120–150 cm (4–5 feet) tall with a spread of 60–90 cm.

Watering & Fertilisation:
Water regularly during establishment. Once established, requires minimal watering. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring to support healthy growth.

Mulching & Pruning:
Mulch in spring to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Cut back old foliage to about 10 cm above ground in late winter or early spring before new growth appears.

Propagation:
Propagate by division in early spring or by seed sown in spring.

Seasonal Interest

Spring:
Fresh green shoots emerge.

Summer:
Produces tall, elegant plumes of feathery, silvery-golden flower heads from mid to late summer. Flower heads persist into autumn and winter, adding architectural interest.

Autumn:
Flower plumes gradually fade but remain attractive into winter.

Winter:
Evergreen or semi-evergreen in mild climates; foliage dies back in colder areas.

Wildlife & Garden Use

Wildlife:
Provides shelter for insects and small wildlife. Flower plumes may catch frost and snow, adding seasonal texture.

Garden Use:
Ideal for ornamental grass borders, prairie-style gardens, and naturalistic planting schemes. Adds height, movement, and architectural form to mixed borders and containers.

Companion Plants:
Pairs well with:

• Echinacea

• Rudbeckia

• Salvia

• Perovskia

• Alliums

Combines well with bold, structural perennials and flowering plants for dynamic garden designs.

Transform your home and garden with the Stipa Gigantea, a must-have for any season. Order online now for quick and easy shopping, or drop by your local Thompson's Branch to explore it up close and get personalised recommendation.