An attractive architecturally shaped plant with strong stems and panicles of silky pinkish flowerheads. Max Height 1.2m. Max Spread 1m. Flowers August to October. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Miscanthus sinensis ‘Grosse Fontäne’
An attractive architecturally shaped plant with strong stems and panicles of silky pinkish flowerheads
Additional information
| Generic | Miscanthus |
|---|---|
| Species | sinensis |
| Varietry | 'Grosse Fontäne' |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | pink |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 1.2m |
| Family | Gramineae |
| Spread | 1m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Erect, Spreading, Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | August, October |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border, Cut flower, Screening |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | Keep free from weeds, Feed |
| Propagation | Division |
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