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MISCANTHUS sinensis 'Cabaret'
Commonly known as Chinese silver grass
Broad mid-green leaves with conspicuous white stripes
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to knowRemove dead foliage and old flowering stems in early spring
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Pests & DiseasesNone
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Place of originGarden origin
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DeciduousBroadly linear mid-green leaves to 1.2m (4ft) long with conspicuous white stripes along the centre
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Shades of pinkAll shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
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Fully hardy
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Silver variegated
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HeightTo 1.8m (6ft)
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Spread1.2m (4ft)
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Ornamental grassesClump-forming perennial grass with erect stems
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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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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Sizeto 1.8m (6ft)
1.2m (4ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Soil Conditions
Fertile well drained soilAvoid excessive winter wet
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Grasses - Care Guide
Miscanthus - Growing Guide
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