Greater Quaking Grass Seeds (Briza maxima)

Greater Quaking Grass is a graceful ornamental grass admired for its nodding, heart-shaped seed heads that tremble and quiver in the breeze. This charming annual grass adds both texture and movement to garden displays and is a favourite for cutting and drying. Its unique seed heads shift from fresh green to golden shades as they mature, making it a versatile choice for borders, meadows, containers, and dried flower arrangements.

What Makes It Special

• Distinctive quaking, heart-shaped seed heads

• Creates elegant movement and sound in the garden

• Excellent for cutting and drying

• Easy to grow in sunny, well-drained sites

Key Features

• Botanical name: Briza maxima

• Common name: Greater Quaking Grass

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 45–60 cm tall, 20–30 cm spread

• Position: Full sun; light, well-drained soil

• Flowering period: June–August

Ideal For

• Borders and ornamental grass displays

• Wildflower and naturalistic gardens

• Patio containers

• Cut and dried flower arrangements

• Adding movement to mixed planting schemes

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: March–May indoors, or April–June outdoors directly

2. How to sow:

   • Sow thinly in trays of seed compost or directly outdoors in prepared soil

   • Lightly cover with fine soil or compost

   • Keep moist until germination (14–21 days)

3. Transplant/Thin: Space plants 20–30 cm apart

4. Care: Low maintenance. Harvest seed heads when fully formed for use in arrangements.