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Miscanthus sinensis var. condensatus 'Cosmopolitan' (Hachijo susuki 'Cosmopolitan' )
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3m
Max height
Max height
2m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Miscanthus sinensis var. condensatus 'Cosmopolitan'
Other names
Hachijo susuki 'Cosmopolitan' , Japanese silver grass 'Cosmopolitan' , Variegated Japanese silver grass 'Cosmopolitan' , Eulalia 'Cosmopolitan' , Miscanthus sinensis 'Cosmopolitan' , Maiden grass 'Cosmopolitan'
Genus
Miscanthus Miscanthus
Variety or Cultivar
'Cosmopolitan' _ 'Cosmopolitan' is a clump-forming, deciduous, perennial grass with flat, erect or arching, linear, dark green leaves with wide, creamy-white margins and panicles of red-flushed flowers in late summer to early autumn.
Miscanthus sinensis var. condensatus 'Cosmopolitan' is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Grey, Flushed red in Summer; Flushed red, Grey in Autumn
Foliage
White, Green in Summer; White, Green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Miscanthus sinensis var. condensatus 'Cosmopolitan' (Hachijo susuki 'Cosmopolitan' ) will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 2m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Prairie planting, Waterside
Cultivation
Plant in moist, well-drained soil in full sun. Protect from excessive wet, winter conditions.
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
Partial Shade, 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 var. condensatus 'Cosmopolitan'
Other names
Hachijo susuki 'Cosmopolitan' , Japanese silver grass 'Cosmopolitan' , Variegated Japanese silver grass 'Cosmopolitan' , Eulalia 'Cosmopolitan' , Miscanthus sinensis 'Cosmopolitan' , Maiden grass 'Cosmopolitan'
Genus
Miscanthus Miscanthus
Variety or Cultivar
'Cosmopolitan' _ 'Cosmopolitan' is a clump-forming, deciduous, perennial grass with flat, erect or arching, linear, dark green leaves with wide, creamy-white margins and panicles of red-flushed flowers in late summer to early autumn.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
Grey, Flushed red in Summer; Flushed red, Grey in Autumn
Foliage
White, Green in Summer; White, Green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Miscanthus sinensis var. condensatus 'Cosmopolitan' (Hachijo susuki 'Cosmopolitan' ) will reach a height of 3m and a spread of 2m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Beds and borders, City, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Prairie planting, Waterside
Cultivation
Plant in moist, well-drained soil in full sun. Protect from excessive wet, winter conditions.
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
Partial Shade, 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 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
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| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
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