{"product_id":"blue-fescue-grass-dried","title":"Blue Fescue Grass Dried","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDried Blue Fescue Grass Bunch\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile most dried grasses turn golden or beige, Blue Fescue (*Festuca glauca*) is unique. It retains its stunning, steely-blue\/grey colouration even after drying, offering a rare, natural cool tone without the need for artificial dyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stems are fine, needle-like, and architectural, topped with delicate flowering panicles that look like a blue-green mist. This is the perfect grass for adding a \"frosty\" or coastal feel to arrangements. It acts as a fantastic cooling counterpoint to warm oranges and pinks, or blends seamlessly into a modern, minimal Scandi interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRead More\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e🌿 About these Stems\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are the air-dried stems of \u003cem\u003eFestuca glauca\u003c\/em\u003e. They are harvested in early summer when the blue pigment is at its most intense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Texture:\u003c\/strong\u003e The stems are stiff and wiry, not floppy. The flower heads are airy and open. This makes them excellent for adding structure and \"spikiness\" to a bouquet without adding bulk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e🎨 Styling Ideas\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Fescue is a versatile texture that works in many themes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding-left: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Coastal Vase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mix with white Statice, dried Sea Holly (Eryngium), and Bunny Tails for a breezy, beach-house look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Winter Frost:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its cool grey tones make it perfect for winter wreaths. Pair with white Helichrysum and silver foliage for an \"ice queen\" theme.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Contrast:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it to cool down a hot arrangement. If you have a lot of orange or yellow dried flowers, adding Blue Fescue makes the colours sing without clashing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"color: #005bd3; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e📋 Product Specifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 10px 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDried Blue Fescue (\u003cem\u003eFestuca glauca\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNatural Steel Blue \/ Grey-Green\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStem Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eApprox. 30cm - 40cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBunch Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eGenerous Hand-Tied Bunch (approx. 20 stems)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eYears (keep dry)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreat for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e🌊 Coastal Decor\u003cbr\u003e❄️ Winter Wreaths\u003cbr\u003e🟦 Adding Cool Tones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect Dried Companions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnhance the cool tones by pairing with these stems:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding-left: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.3em;\"\u003e☁️\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dried-gypsophila-white\" title=\"Dried Gypsophila\" style=\"color: #005bd3;\"\u003eDried Gypsophila (White):\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The Snowy Mix. The pure white clouds of Gypsophila mixed with the steel-blue Fescue create a very elegant, clean, and modern look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.3em;\"\u003e🟠\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/dried-physalis-stems\" title=\"Dried Physalis\" style=\"color: #005bd3;\"\u003eDried Physalis (Chinese Lanterns):\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The Fire \u0026amp; Ice. The vibrant orange lanterns of Physalis look incredible against the blue-grey background of the grass. A striking contemporary contrast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fff3cd; border: 1px solid #ffeeba; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Colour Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a natural product, not dyed. The colour can vary from silvery-blue to greenish-grey depending on the harvest. To preserve the blue tone, keep away from direct, strong sunlight which can fade it to straw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 30px; text-align: center; padding: 20px; background-color: #f4f9f4; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid #dce7dc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🏆 Grown in Norfolk\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur dried grasses are grown, harvested, and air-dried right here on our Norfolk flower farm, ensuring a sustainable product with zero air miles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56431659745604,"sku":"DRD-BLF","price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/0692\/3076\/files\/blue-fescue-grass-dried-2013053.jpg?v=1771942750","url":"https:\/\/www.sturmergardencentre.co.uk\/products\/blue-fescue-grass-dried","provider":"Sturmer Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}