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  • MISCANTHUS sinensis 'Red Cloud'
    MISCANTHUS sinensis 'Red Cloud'
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
    MISCANTHUS sinensis 'Red Cloud' MISCANTHUS sinensis 'Red Cloud' MISCANTHUS sinensis 'Red Cloud'

    MISCANTHUS sinensis 'Red Cloud'

    Commonly known as Chinese silver grass

    Compact variety with rich red feathery plumes. Green leaves with a central white stripe
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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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    • Good to know
      A compact, very ornamental grass suitable for small gardens or a large container. Remove dead foliage and old flowering stems in early spring
    • Pests & Diseases
      None
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin. Holland
    • Deciduous
      Arching, linear leaves
    • Red
    • Panicles
    • Border
      Suitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Patio / pot plants
    • Suitable for small gardens
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      1m (39in)
    • Spread
      1m (39in)
    • Ornamental grasses
      Clump-forming perennial grass with erect stems
    • 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
    • Partial shade
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      1m (39in)
      Ornamental Grass - guide for size not form Watering Can
        1m (39in)
       
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