An elegant grass with narrow bronze-tinted, green leaves and rich purple-red flower plumes. Max Height 1.8m. Max Spread 1.2m. Flowers August to February. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Miscanthus sinensis ‘Malepartus’
An elegant grass with narrow bronze-tinted, green leaves and rich purple-red flower plumes.
Additional information
| Generic | Miscanthus |
|---|---|
| Species | sinensis |
| Varietry | 'Malepartus' |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | purple, red |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Semi-evergreen |
| Height | 1.8m |
| Family | Gramineae |
| Spread | 1.2m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, bronze |
| Flowers From | August, February |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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