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
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Compact, clump-forming habit
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Height: 20–30cm (40cm in flower)
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Spread: 20–30cm
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Fine, needle-like silvery-blue foliage
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Forms neat, rounded mounds
Ideal for edging paths, softening paving, or contrasting with darker green plants.
Perfect for Various Landscapes
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Gravel & Mediterranean Gardens: Thrives in dry, sunny conditions.
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Rockery Planting: Excellent for adding texture between stones.
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Borders: Creates contrast among perennials and shrubs.
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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’?
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Striking silvery-blue foliage
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Neat, compact growth
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Drought tolerant once established
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Excellent for modern planting schemes
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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.
Does the height include the pot?
No, we measure from the top of the pot to the tip of the plant except for some of the instant planted screens, in this case it will be stated in the description
How long does delivery take?
Most orders are delivered in just a few days, Smaller items are often sent with Parcelforce on a next day service, Larger items should allow up to 10 days due to the size of the items they often have to be sent on our own transport.
Where will you leave my plants?
We will leave your order at the front of your property, Parcelforce may
leave your items in a safe place if you let us know, Pallet couriers
will require a flat hard surface to deliver to, no gravel or soil, a
driveway or parking spot would be best. Most importantly Deliveries by
pallet courier will require access for a large truck (bin lorry sized)
to get near the delivery point. Deliveries sent on our own transport may come in a small van or larger truck.
