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    MISCANTHUS

    Genus of 17-20 species of deciduous or evergreen perennial grasses occurring in moist meadows and marshland from Africa to eastern Asia.

    Plant Details
    • Good to know
      Good for waterside planting or temporary screening in summer. Attractive autumn colours.
    • Place of origin
      Africa to eastern Asia.
    • Deciduous
    • Evergreen
    • Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial
      Tufted or rhizomatous perennials
    • Ornamental grasses
      Perennial grasses with reed-like stems.
    Planting Tips and Care Advice

    Varieties

    MISCANTHUS sinensis 'Cosmopolitan'
    Chinese silver grass
    Green leaves edged white with coppery red flowers
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £14.50
    Available Early Spring 2025
    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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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    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
    £8.00
    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 - inc c&p
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet - inc c&p
    £12.00
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g - Free c&p
    £6.50
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