Briza media 'Russells'PBR
quaking grass 'Russells'
'Russells' is a perennial, clump-forming grass, to 1m tall, with variegated foliage comprising white-edged linear green leaves. In summer, panicles of loosely-arranged pale green to white flowers, which age to a rich golden brown, are borne on slender upright stems
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Variegated White | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Cream Green Brown Gold | Green Variegated White | ||
| Autumn | Brown Gold | Green Variegated White | ||
| Winter | Green Variegated White |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Poaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Briza can be annual or perennial grasses forming dense tufts of linear leaves, with long-lasting, open panicles of nodding spikelets on slender branches; useful for dried flower arrangement
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Easy to grow in most well-drained fertile soils in a sunny position
Propagation
Propagate by seed
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
- Cut flowers
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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