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  • MISCANTHUS sacchariflorus
    MISCANTHUS sacchariflorus
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© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. MISCANTHUS sacchariflorus and PHALARIS arundinacea 'Picta'
© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. Verbascum olympicum, Miscanthus sacchariflorus  and Sedum spectabile
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    MISCANTHUS sacchariflorus

    Commonly known as Amur silver grass, Silver banner grass

    An attractive ornamental grass with large plumes
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    2 to 3 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Available Early Spring 2026
    £14.50 each 
    MULTIBUY SAVING
    Any 3+ £13.00 each
    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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    • Pests & Diseases
      None.
    • Place of origin
      Southeastern Asia.
    • Deciduous
    • Border
      Suitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      1.5-2.2m (5-7ft)
    • Spread
      1.4m (4½ft)
    • Ornamental grasses
      Robust, clump-forming perennial grass. Produces stiff, flat blue-green leaves to 90cm (36in) long with pale, silver-green midribs. Fan shaped plumes to 40cm (16in) long with silvery-white spikelets.
    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile well drained soil
      Protect from excessive winter wet.
    • Full sun
    • Mature Size
      1.5-2.2m (5-7ft)
      Ornamental Grass - guide for size not form Average Person
        1.4m (4½ft)
       
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    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.
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