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    MISCANTHUS sinensis 'Cosmopolitan'
    MISCANTHUS sinensis 'Cosmopolitan'
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    MISCANTHUS sinensis 'Cosmopolitan'

    Commonly known as Chinese silver grass

    AWARD
    Green leaves edged white with coppery red flowers
     
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    • Good to know
      M. sinensis var. condensatus 'Cosmopolitan'
    • Pests & Diseases
      None.
    • Place of origin
      Southeastern Asia
    • Deciduous
    • Border
      Suitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      4m (12ft)
    • Spread
      1.2m (4ft)
    • Ornamental grasses
      Clump-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.
    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Fertile well drained soil
      Protect from excessive winter wet.
    • Full sun
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    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Wildflower Mini Meadow
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²
    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
    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
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