Festuca Compact Blue 3 Litre Pot

Festuca glauca ‘Compact Blue’ – Neat Blue Evergreen Ornamental Grass

Festuca glauca ‘Compact Blue’ is a tidy, clump-forming evergreen ornamental grass prized for its fine, silvery-blue foliage. Its dense, rounded habit adds cool-toned colour and texture to borders, gravel gardens, rockeries and containers. Compact and easy to maintain, it provides year-round structure and works beautifully in both contemporary and cottage-style planting schemes.

Seasonal Beauty & Growth

Spring:
Fresh blue-grey foliage emerges bright and vibrant, forming neat, spiky domes.

Summer:
Slender flower spikes rise above the foliage in early to mid-summer, adding light texture and movement. The flowers mature to soft buff tones.

Autumn & Winter:
As a semi-evergreen to evergreen grass, ‘Compact Blue’ retains much of its cool colouring through winter, providing valuable structure in colder months.

Structure & Form

• Compact, clump-forming habit

• Height: 20–30cm (40cm in flower)

• Spread: 20–30cm

• Fine, needle-like silvery-blue foliage

• Forms neat, rounded mounds

Ideal for edging paths, softening paving, or contrasting with darker green plants.

Perfect for Various Landscapes

• Gravel & Mediterranean Gardens: Thrives in dry, sunny conditions.

• Rockery Planting: Excellent for adding texture between stones.

• Borders: Creates contrast among perennials and shrubs.

• Containers: Adds structure and colour to patio pots.

Growing Conditions & Care

Position:
Full sun for best blue colour.

Soil:
Well-drained soil is essential. Tolerates poor or sandy soils and dislikes winter wet.

Hardiness:
Hardy in the UK (approximately -15°C).

Maintenance:
Very low maintenance. Comb through foliage in early spring to remove dead leaves. Divide clumps every few years to maintain vigour.

Why Choose Festuca ‘Compact Blue’?

• Striking silvery-blue foliage

• Neat, compact growth

• Drought tolerant once established

• Excellent for modern planting schemes

• Low maintenance and easy to grow

Festuca glauca ‘Compact Blue’ is a reliable ornamental grass that brings cool colour, texture and structure to gardens throughout the year.