Shade tolerant grass

We absolutely can. All Green can deliver shade tolerant grasses to addresses all around Melbourne within a few days of ordering. Exact costs for delivery will vary depending on how far away from our Hoppers Crossing you are. For more information on shade grass delivery, visit our dedicated delivery page.

The beauty of grasses for shade is that they will require very little in the way of care and maintenance. If they are native grasses, they will require very little watering throughout the year, usually just in the warmer months. If they are shade tolerant, they will likely be drought tolerant too.

More exotic grasses will require a bit more care to help them thrive. If you have your heart set on shade grasses from further afield, visit us at All Green in Hoppers Crossing. Our horticulturists will be able to tell you exactly what you need to get the best out of your new shade grasses.

Here are some basic tips for planting and caring for shade grasses:

• They often grow fast, so space them apart
• Feed them with fertiliser high in nitrogen and potassium
• Trim or cut them back before spring to encourage new growth
• Use mulch in the winter months to help them battle frost and wind

Shade tolerant ornamental grasses are an excellent option for Melbourne homeowners looking to add a bit of colour to the garden. Melbourne autumns and winters are long, dark, and damp, meaning that gardens can struggle for sunlight. Our advice is to choose grasses that thrive in low light.

There are many types of shade tolerant ornamental grasses that will flourish in Melbourne grasses. Here are some of our favourites:

• Japanese Forest Grass: This thirsty grass does well in partial shade with plenty of water. You can identify it by it's green and yellow foliage.
• Liriop muscari ‘Emerald Cascade’: If you're looking for a low maintenance shade grass that prefers less moisture, the Emerald Cascade offers an array of bottle green foliage.
• Ophiopogon 'Mondo grass': This beautiful specimen looks great around pavers. You only need to water once in summer to see strong growth in shadier months.
• Lomandra confertifolia: If native grasses are your thing, you'll love the look of this grass. It grows slow and prefers drier soils.
• Chasmanthium latifolium 'Sea Oats': You can identify this grass by its attractive and distinguished seed heads. It also grows up to 1 metre tall, making it a good option for screening.