An attractive architecturally shaped plant with spidery heads of reddish flowers becoming silvery. Max Height 60cm. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers August to October. Full sun. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Miscanthus sinensis ‘Silberspinne’
An attractive architecturally shaped plant with spidery heads of reddish flowers becoming silvery
Additional information
| Generic | Miscanthus |
|---|---|
| Species | sinensis |
| Varietry | 'Silberspinne' |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | red, silver |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 60cm |
| Family | Gramineae |
| Spread | 60cm |
| 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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