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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.
Further Reading....
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Deciduous
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Evergreen
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialTufted or rhizomatous perennials
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Ornamental grassesPerennial grasses with reed-like stems.
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowGood for waterside planting or temporary screening in summer. Attractive autumn colours.Place of originAfrica to eastern Asia.
Grasses - Care Guide
Miscanthus - Growing Guide
Buy Varieties of MISCANTHUS
MISCANTHUS sacchariflorus
Amur silver grass, Silver banner grass
an attractive ornamental grass with large plumes
MISCANTHUS sinensis 'Cabaret'
Chinese silver grass
broad mid-green leaves with conspicuous white stripes
MISCANTHUS sinensis 'Cosmopolitan'
Chinese silver grass
green leaves edged white with coppery red flowers
MISCANTHUS sinensis 'Gracillimus'
Chinese silver grass, Maiden grass
narrow leaves with silvery white veins turn bronze in autumn
MISCANTHUS sinensis 'Morning Light'
Chinese silver grass
silver variegated leaves
MISCANTHUS sinensis 'Red Cloud'
Chinese silver grass
compact variety with rich red feathery plumes. Green leaves with a central white stripe
MISCANTHUS sinensis 'Zebrinus'
Tiger grass, Zebra grass
attractive creamy-white or pale yellow horizontal bands on the leaves
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00
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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.
Only £8.00
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Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
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Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
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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™.
Only £7.50
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Blood, Fish & Bone
Improves vegetable, fruit and flower quality. Blood, Fish and Bone
contains three major nutrients essential for strong and healthy growth.
Only £6.00