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Plant Nest

Feather Reed Grass - Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Overdam'

Name: Feather Reed Grass - Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Overdam'
Brand: Plant Nest
SKU: Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Overdam' -14cm
Price: 15.95 AUD
Availability: InStock

Elegant, upright ornamental grass with variegated foliage and feathery blooms. Perfect for borders, containers, and modern Melbourne landscapes.

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Size:

14cm

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Quick Facts

Position

Full sun to semi shade. Best growth and colour in full sun.

Size

Approx. 1-2m high × 60cm-1m wide. Dense upright, clumping habit.

Water

Moderate; prefers moist but well drained soil.

Uses

Borders, mass planting, feature clumps, pots, and modern gardens.

Description

'Overdam' is an attractive tufting grass with green and white variegated foliage and upright plumes of mauve flowers that mature to a soft beige. It brings refined texture, movement, and structure to gardendesigns, thriving in full sun or light shade. Ideal for Melbourne’s temperate climate, it performs well in both residential and commercial plantings, tolerating moderate frost and wind.

Key Features:

• Striking variegated foliage with soft green and creamy white tones.
• Elegant mauve flower spikes ageing to beige for long lasting interest.
• Provides strong vertical accent and fine texture to garden compositions.
• Fast growing and low maintenance once established.
• Excellent performance in containers or landscape borders.

Growing & Care Guide

Soil: Prefers moist, well-drained loam; tolerates a range of soils with good drainage.
Light: Full sun to light shade. Maintains best form and colour in sunny conditions.
Watering: Keep moist during establishment; low to moderate watering thereafter.
Fertiliser: Apply a slow release balanced fertiliser in spring to encourage strong growth.
Maintenance: Cut back old foliage in late winter before new growth emerges.
Flowering: Feathery plumes appear in summer and persist through autumn for decorative effect.

Landscaping Ideas

‘Overdam’ is perfect for structured plantings, borders, and mixed perennial gardens. Use it as a vertical accent or mass plant for elegant movement in the breeze. Combine with perennials such as Salvia, Sedum, or Echinacea for soft, contemporary texture. Excellent in pots or along water features for reflective appeal.

Expert Tip

Remove spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming.

FAQ's

Is ‘Overdam’ frost tolerant?

Yes, it tolerates moderate frost and wind once established.

Can it grow in coastal gardens?

Yes, performs well in coastal and temperate regions with well-drained soil.

When should I cut it back?

Trim to ground level in late winter or early spring before new growth starts.

Why Choose Plant Nest?

At Plant Nest, we make it easy to buy plants online with delivery direct to your door. Every plant is hand-selected for quality, carefully packed, and backed by expert advice so you can grow with confidence.

Plant Nest Feather Reed Grass - Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Overdam'

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