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MISCANTHUS sinensis 'Cosmopolitan'
Commonly known as Chinese silver grass
Green leaves edged white with coppery red flowers
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Deciduous
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Height4m (12ft)
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Spread1.2m (4ft)
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Ornamental grassesClump-forming perennial grass with erect stems and erect to arching, linear leaves to 1.2m (4ft) long Produces spikelets in pyramidal panicles to 40cm (16in) long.
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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
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Full sun
MISCANTHUS sinensis 'Cosmopolitan'
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowM. sinensis var. condensatus 'Cosmopolitan'Pests & DiseasesNone.Place of originSoutheastern Asia
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
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HardinessFully hardy
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soilProtect from excessive winter wet.
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
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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)
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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.
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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™.
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