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    MISCANTHUS
    MISCANTHUS
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    MISCANTHUS

    Genus of 17-20 species of deciduous or evergreen perennial grasses occurring in moist meadows and marshland from Africa to eastern Asia.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Good to know
      Good for waterside planting or temporary screening in summer. Attractive autumn colours.
    • Place of origin
      Africa to eastern Asia.
    • Deciduous
    • Evergreen
    • Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial
      Tufted or rhizomatous perennials
    • Ornamental grasses
      Perennial grasses with reed-like stems.
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    varieties
    MISCANTHUS sacchariflorus
    Silver banner grass
    An attractive ornamental grass with large plumes
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £14.50
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    Available Early Spring 2026
    Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    MISCANTHUS sinensis 'Cabaret'
    Chinese silver grass
    Broad mid-green leaves with conspicuous white stripes
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £14.50
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    Available Early Spring 2026
    Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    MISCANTHUS sinensis 'Red Cloud'
    Compact variety with rich red feathery plumes. Green leaves with a central white stripe
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £14.50
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    Available Early Spring 2026
    Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Tomatoes
    AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
    All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
    1 ltr
    £8.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
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