Description
This clump-forming deciduous grass has fine narrow arching leaves that turn a dull orange in autumn early winter providing valuable garden interest and colour as the days become shorter. Miscanthus Flamingo is a real favourite with many strikingly elegant slightly pendant dark pinkish flower plumes in late summer.
Position: Full sun, partial shade
Soil: Almost any soil,
Flowers: July, August
Other features: –
Hardiness: Fully hardy,
Habit: Clump forming, Tufted
Foliage: Semi evergreen
Height: 150 – 180 cm (5 – 6 ft)
Spread: 90 – 120 cm )
Time to full growth: 2 to 5 years
Plant type: Herbaceous Perennial, Grass like
Colour: Green, pink, white
These ornamental grasses Cut back stems close to ground level from late February through to the end of March. Cut stems can be left on border as natural mulch or composted