{"product_id":"briza-maxima-quaking-grass","title":"Briza Maxima - Quaking Grass","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBriza maxima\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eGreater Quaking Grass \/ Rattle Grass\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eHeart-shaped, locket-like seed heads dangling from fine wiry stems and trembling in the slightest breeze — Briza maxima is literally the sound of a lazy summer afternoon, and quietly one of the most useful ornamental grasses you can grow from seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe seed heads are the entire point of this Mediterranean grass. Each one is shaped like a small, flattened, scaly heart-shaped locket, hanging on a thread-fine stem so delicate that the slightest breath of wind sets the whole plant rattling and dancing. They start out a soft silvery-green tinged with pink, then ripen gradually through the summer to a warm golden straw colour, and the dried heads hold their shape and colour brilliantly for everlasting arrangements. Hardy annual that grows to 45–60cm in a tidy clump, flowers from June onwards, and self-seeds politely if allowed. Exceptional in cottage gardens, gravel borders, meadow-style plantings and most especially the cutting garden — both for fresh and for drying. Drought-tolerant once established, deer- and rabbit-resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA note on growing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eEasy. Sow direct outdoors from March to May, or autumn-sow in September for stronger, earlier-flowering plants the following year. The seeds are larger than most flower seeds and germinate reliably; sow at 1cm depth and thin to about 15cm spacing. Briza prefers lean, well-drained soil — like Bunny Tails and Bronze Fennel, it produces more flowers in poor ground than in rich. Do not add compost or fertiliser. Full sun. Self-seeded plants will appear in following years; either pull excess seedlings or transplant them as desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere it shines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIn the cutting garden first and foremost, where the trembling heart-shaped lockets bring movement and informal grace to any summer bouquet. As a dried flower, Briza is one of the most reliable performers — the heads hold their shape and ripening colours for years. In the border, plant in airy drifts at the front or middle for a soft, meadow-style effect. In gravel gardens and Mediterranean-style plantings, the natural drought-tolerance suits the dry conditions perfectly. The seed heads are also surprisingly long-lasting in the garden — they look beautiful well into autumn, providing winter structure if left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant alongside\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFor a cottage cutting garden grass-and-flower combination, plant Briza alongside Bunny Tails (its softer relative) and the airy white lace of Ammi majus. For meadow-style plantings, combine with Cornflower, Larkspur and Bronze Fennel. For drying, harvest alongside Bunny Tails, Bupleurum and the dried Aster heads for a coordinated everlasting harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64766400692573,"sku":"BRZ-MXM","price":2.3,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/1185\/5965\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_v4cwzkv4cwzkv4cw.png?v=1779457431","url":"https:\/\/turfstoreuk.com\/products\/briza-maxima-quaking-grass","provider":"Turf Store UK ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}