Miscanthus Grass CollectionMiscanthus 'Purpurascens', Miscanthus sinensis 'Silberspinne', Miscanthus sinensis 'Zebrinus' (Maiden Grass, Eulalia)
Add structural focal points to your summer borders with this fabulous collection of Miscanthus grasses. These low maintenance perennials produce tall plumes of flowers above clumps of arching foliage from late summer. The blooms are long lasting, with seed heads that remain intact well into winter and look fabulous when added to cut flower arrangements. Height: 150cm (59"). Spread: 100cm (39"). Supplied in 9cm pots.
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Pennisetum alopecuroides(Fountain grass, Pennisetum compressum) Feathery panicles float above a dense clump of linear, evergreen leaves to form a cloud of ornamental seedheads. An undemanding grass that looks particularly effective in mixed borders. The fluffy seedheads can also be cut to make attractive dried flower displays. Height: 120cm (47"). Spread: 100cm (39"). Supplied in a 9cm pot. More info |
Miscanthus 'Purpurascens'(Miscanthus sinensis var. purpurascens, Maiden Grass, Eulalia) This flamboyant grass makes a superb focal point for summer borders. The tall stems topped with feathery plumes of rich copper red look magnificent above clumps of narrow, green, arching foliage. The stately flower spikes of Miscanthus ‘Purpurascens’ are most numerous following a long hot summer. This hardy perennial is easy to grow and needs very little maintenance. The attractive seed heads also make fantastic additions to cut flower arrangements or can be left intact to provide winter interest in the garden. Height: 150cm (59"). Spread: 100cm (39"). Supplied in 9cm pots. More info |
Miscanthus sinensis 'Silberspinne'(Maiden Grass, Eulalia) A big impact in summer borders for very little effort! From late summer, this low maintenance perennial grass produces spidery panicles of bronze tipped flower-spikes that slowly fade to silver as they mature. The tall flower stems rise magnificently above clumps of arching, green foliage. The stately flower spikes are most numerous following a long hot summer, and make a superb addition to cut flower arrangements. Miscanthus sinensis 'Silberspinne' is lower growing than many of the species, but equally impressive. Height: 120cm (47"). Spread: 50cm (20"). Supplied in 9cm pots. More info |
Miscanthus sinensis 'Zebrinus'(Zebra Grass, Maiden Grass, Eulalia) This spectacular perennial grass produces distinctive arching green foliage striped with horizontal cream bands. The tall flower plumes are long lasting, making an elegant focal point that will last well into winter. Miscanthus sinensis 'Zebrinus' creates a superb backdrop for summer perennials, adding height and vertical structure to summer borders. This RHS AGM maiden grass is easy to grow and requires little maintenance. Height: 150cm (59"). Spread: 90cm (35"). Supplied in 9cm pots. More info |