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Miscanthus oligostachyus 'Afrika' (Small eulalia 'Afrika')
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1.2m
Max height
Max height
1m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Miscanthus oligostachyus 'Afrika'
Other names
Small eulalia 'Afrika', Small Japanese silver grass 'Afrika', Miscanthus sinensis 'Afrika'
Genus
Miscanthus Miscanthus
Variety or Cultivar
'Afrika' _ 'Afrika' is a clump-forming, deciduous, perennial grass bearing upright to arching, narrowly linear, dark green leaves turning bright red to orange-red in autumn and, in late summer and early autumn, erect stems bearing feathery panicles of red flower spikelets turning silvery-grey by winter.
Miscanthus oligostachyus 'Afrika' is: Deciduous
Habit
Upright, Clump-forming, Arching
Flower
Dark-red in Summer; Dark-red in Autumn; Silvery-grey in Winter
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
If stems are left for winter effect, cut to the ground in early spring.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Miscanthus oligostachyus 'Afrika' (Small eulalia 'Afrika') will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Prairie planting
Cultivation
Tolerates many conditions but prefers moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Easily tolerates partial shade. Protect from excessive winter wet. Divide in spring. May be slow to establish after transplanting.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Miscanthus oligostachyus 'Afrika'
Other names
Small eulalia 'Afrika', Small Japanese silver grass 'Afrika', Miscanthus sinensis 'Afrika'
Genus
Miscanthus Miscanthus
Variety or Cultivar
'Afrika' _ 'Afrika' is a clump-forming, deciduous, perennial grass bearing upright to arching, narrowly linear, dark green leaves turning bright red to orange-red in autumn and, in late summer and early autumn, erect stems bearing feathery panicles of red flower spikelets turning silvery-grey by winter.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Upright, Clump-forming, Arching
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Colour
Flower
Dark-red in Summer; Dark-red in Autumn; Silvery-grey in Winter
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
If stems are left for winter effect, cut to the ground in early spring.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Miscanthus oligostachyus 'Afrika' (Small eulalia 'Afrika') will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Prairie planting
Cultivation
Tolerates many conditions but prefers moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Easily tolerates partial shade. Protect from excessive winter wet. Divide in spring. May be slow to establish after transplanting.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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