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  • MISCANTHUS sinensis 'Morning Light'
    MISCANTHUS sinensis 'Morning Light'
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. ASTELIA banksii, MISCANTHUS sinensis 'Cabaret', MISCANTHUS sinensis 'Cosmopolitan', MISCANTHUS sinensis 'Gracillimus', MISCANTHUS sinensis 'Morning Light' and MISCANTHUS sinensis 'Zebrinus'
© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. GEUM 'Scarlet Tempest' and MISCANTHUS sinensis 'Morning Light'
© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. LIATRIS spicata, MISCANTHUS sinensis 'Morning Light' and PHLOMIS russeliana
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    MISCANTHUS sinensis 'Morning Light'

    Commonly known as Chinese silver grass

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    Silver variegated leaves
     
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    • Pests & Diseases
      None.
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin.
    • Deciduous
    • Border
      Suitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Fully hardy
    • Silver variegated
    • Height
      1.2m (4ft)
    • Spread
      90cm-1m (36-39in)
    • Ornamental grasses
      Clump-forming perennial grass with erect stems. Erect or arching, linear leaves to 1.2m (4ft) long.
    • 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
      Avoid excessive winter wet.
    • Full sun
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      1.2m (4ft)
      Ornamental Grass - guide for size not form Watering Can
        90cm-1m (36-39in)
       
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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
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    Vermin & Pest Control
    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 - Vitax
    Improves vegetable, fruit and flower quality. Blood, Fish and Bone contains three major nutrients essential for strong and healthy growth.
    1.5 kg
    £6.50
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