Miscanthus x giganteus (Giant miscanthus)

Botanical name

Miscanthus x giganteus

Other names

Miscanthus x giganteus , Miscanthus floridulus 'Giganteus' , Giant miscanthus, Giant Chinese silver grass, Miscanthus 'Giganteus', Miscanthus sacchariflorus misapplied, Miscanthus floridulus misapplied

Genus

Miscanthus Miscanthus

Species

M. x giganteus - M. x giganteus is a vigorous, clump-forming, deciduous, perennial grass with upright stems bearing stiff, erect, linear, mid-green leaves and, in autumn, conical panicles of silky-hairy, pink flower spikelets turning silver with age.

Native to

Garden origin

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Clump-forming

Colour

Flower

Silvery-grey, Pink in Autumn

Foliage

Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer

How to care

Watch out for

Pests

Generally pest-free.

Diseases

Generally disease-free.

General care

Propagation methods

Division, Seed

Monthly care advice

Where to grow

Miscanthus x giganteus (Giant miscanthus) will reach a height of 3.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 2-5 years.

Suggested uses

Architectural, Coastal, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean

Cultivation

Plant in moist, free-draining soil in full sun. Dislikes wet conditions during winter. A vigorous plant requiring careful siting.

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

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