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Miscanthus sinensis 'Graziella' (Eulalia 'Graziella')
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1.75m
Max height
Max height
0.9m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Miscanthus sinensis 'Graziella'
Other names
Eulalia 'Graziella', Japanese silver grass 'Graziella', Maiden grass 'Graziella'
Genus
Miscanthus Miscanthus
Variety or Cultivar
'Graziella' _ 'Graziella' is a clump-forming, deciduous, perennial grass with upright to slightly arching, broadly linear, mid-green leaves with white midribs and, in early autumn, feathery panicles of purple-flushed, silvery-grey flowers held well above the foliage. Leaves turn orange-red in autumn, fading to pale brown by winter.
Miscanthus sinensis 'Graziella' is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Upright
Flower
Silvery-grey, Flushed purple in Summer; Flushed purple, Silvery-grey in Autumn
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Orange-red in Autumn; Pale-brown in Winter
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 'Graziella' (Eulalia 'Graziella') will reach a height of 1.75m and a spread of 0.9m 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. 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 'Graziella'
Other names
Eulalia 'Graziella', Japanese silver grass 'Graziella', Maiden grass 'Graziella'
Genus
Miscanthus Miscanthus
Variety or Cultivar
'Graziella' _ 'Graziella' is a clump-forming, deciduous, perennial grass with upright to slightly arching, broadly linear, mid-green leaves with white midribs and, in early autumn, feathery panicles of purple-flushed, silvery-grey flowers held well above the foliage. Leaves turn orange-red in autumn, fading to pale brown by winter.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Upright
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Colour
Flower
Silvery-grey, Flushed purple in Summer; Flushed purple, Silvery-grey in Autumn
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Orange-red in Autumn; Pale-brown in Winter
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 'Graziella' (Eulalia 'Graziella') will reach a height of 1.75m and a spread of 0.9m 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. 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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