Molinia caerulea 'Banshee'

The Ornamental Grass That Impresses ALL Summer! Airy, Colour-Changing Plumes Rise Above Hardy Foliage
Molinia caerulea Banshee
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Key Features

  • Fresh, airy plumes rise for months and shift from dark purple to soft pink, bringing changing colour and elegant movement through the season
  • Neat green tussocks create a tidy base, while upright flower stems add height, texture and a softer, more natural feel
  • As summer fades, foliage and stems take on rich golden shades
  • Low maintenance and climate resilient once established, this grass copes well with drought and brings reliable long season performance. Excellent for pollinators too!
  • Fully hardy and versatile, this elegant ornamental grass delivers texture, movement and structure
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Description

A Graceful Upright Grass With Evolving Plume Colour, Golden Autumn Fire And Months Of Easy Garden Drama.

From early summer, airy upright plumes rise above neat green tussocks and move beautifully in the lightest breeze. The flowers open in rich dark purple tones, then soften through pink.

In autumn, the foliage and stems warm to glowing golden shades, and even into winter the plumes hold their shape, adding structure when borders often look tired.

This is also a tough and versatile ornamental grass. Once established, it copes with drought, heat, humidity, pollution and even coastal winds, so it is a strong choice for even challenging gardens.

Plus, it's excellent for attracting pollinators! 'Banshee' suits borders, naturalistic planting and contemporary schemes beautifully, and its compact clump-forming habit keeps it looking smart.

Top Tips

Leave plants to form natural clumps for a relaxed, graceful look.

Care Information
  • Plant in moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.
  • Grow in acidic to neutral soil for the strongest performance.
  • Choose a spot that does not dry out too much in summer.
  • Avoid very dry soil, as this can reduce performance and cause floppier growth.
  • Avoid overly rich soil, which can encourage soft growth that may lean or flop.
  • Once established, this is a low-maintenance ornamental grass.
  • Cut back dead foliage to ground level in late winter, before new growth starts.
  • In very exposed gardens, give plants some shelter from strong winds.
Delivery Information

Please allow us 3-5 working days to dispatch your order. Pre-ordered items will be sent as soon as possible after the date quoted and we'll generally ship your entire order with your pre-ordered items. When your order is dispatched, we'll send you another email with details of how to track it.

Most orders are sent on a fully-tracked courier service with Yodel. To avoid perishable items being stuck at depots and deteriorating, no signature is required, and our courier is asked to leave your order in a safe place on your property.

We'll send a tracking link when we dispatch your order, so you know when its due to arrive. Please note, once delivered we cannot be held responsible for loss or theft from your property. If you have any specific delivery instructions, please let us know - there's an option to enter a short message for the courier at the checkout.

Smaller, lighter, single-item orders may be sent through the post with Royal Mail - in which case no tracking is available.

Our experienced nursery team will always send your plants nursery fresh in the perfect condition to thrive when you plant them, so although most plants are very tough and will not be affected by all but the most extreme frosts or heatwaves, we avoid dispatching the most perishable plants if extreme weather is forecast, or over Bank Holiday weekends.

Please note, we cannot guarantee delivery on a certain day or time. Delivery to outlying postcode areas may take 1-2 days longer, dependent on your location.

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Size Guide
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Pro Plug
Small Plugs

Size:
Height 4-6cm

Ease:
Easy

Grow On?:
Yes

Pro+ Plug
Medium Plugs

Size:
Height 5-7cm

Ease:
Easy

Grow On?:
Yes

Plugs
Plugs

Size:
Height 8-12cm

Ease:
Easy

Grow On?:
Yes

Jumbo Plugs
Plugs

Size:
Height 10-20cm

Ease:
Easy

Grow On?:
Yes

Garden Ready
Garden Ready

Size:
Height 14-20cm

Ease:
Easiest

Grow On?:
Not Necessary