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Miscanthus sinensis (any variety) (Eulalia (any variety))
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1m
Max height
Max height
1m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Miscanthus sinensis (any variety)
Other names
Eulalia (any variety), Japanese silver grass (any variety), Miscanthus sinensis Mix, Miscanthus sinensis Mixed
Genus
Miscanthus Miscanthus
Variety or Cultivar
Miscanthus sinensis (any variety) _ If you don't know the variety name of your Miscanthus sinensis (Eulalia), you can add this plant to your lists to get care advice.
Miscanthus sinensis (any variety) are clump-forming, deciduous, perennial grasses with arching, broadly linear, green leaves, sometimes variegated and silvery-white at the midrib. and. Feathery panicles of purple- or brown-flushed, grey flower spikelets in late summer and early autumn turn silvery-white with age.
Miscanthus sinensis (any variety) is: Deciduous
Habit
Arching, Clump-forming
Flower
Flushed purple, Flushed brown, Grey in Summer; Grey, Flushed purple, Flushed brown in Autumn; Silvery-grey in Winter
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
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 sinensis (any variety) (Eulalia (any variety)) will reach a height of 1m 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 sinensis (any variety)
Other names
Eulalia (any variety), Japanese silver grass (any variety), Miscanthus sinensis Mix, Miscanthus sinensis Mixed
Genus
Miscanthus Miscanthus
Variety or Cultivar
Miscanthus sinensis (any variety) _ If you don't know the variety name of your Miscanthus sinensis (Eulalia), you can add this plant to your lists to get care advice.
Miscanthus sinensis (any variety) are clump-forming, deciduous, perennial grasses with arching, broadly linear, green leaves, sometimes variegated and silvery-white at the midrib. and. Feathery panicles of purple- or brown-flushed, grey flower spikelets in late summer and early autumn turn silvery-white with age.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Arching, Clump-forming
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Colour
Flower
Flushed purple, Flushed brown, Grey in Summer; Grey, Flushed purple, Flushed brown in Autumn; Silvery-grey in Winter
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
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
Monthly care advice
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Where to grow
Miscanthus sinensis (any variety) (Eulalia (any variety)) will reach a height of 1m 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
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