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Miscanthus sin. 'Morning Light'

Original price €10,95 - Original price €25,00
Original price
€10,95
€10,95 - €25,00
Current price €10,95

Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light'

'Morning Light' vigorous, clump-forming, deciduous, perennial grass bearing upright to arching, broadly linear, mid-green leaves with narrow, creamy-white margins, and feathery panicles of pink-flushed, silvery-grey flower spikelets held well above the foliage in late summer and early autumn.

Overview

Type
Grass
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Upright, Arching
Maturity
2-5 yrs
Max Height
1.5m
Max Spread
1m
Hardiness
H5
Toxicity
Not toxic
Suggested Uses
Prairie/Meadow Borders Architectural Containers/Patio
Flowering Season
Autumn
Foliage Season
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Growing Conditions

Grow in well-drained to moist soil in full sun. Cut back hard to 10cm in late February/March.
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
Drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
pH
Neutral, Acid
Soil Types
Loamy, Sandy
Drought Tolerant
No
Flood Tolerant
No

Care & Pests

Pruning
Cut back hard to 10-15cm in late February/March before new growth
Propagation
Division
Care Tips
  • Cut back in late winter
  • Divide every 3-5 years in spring
  • Leave seed heads for winter interest
Common Pests
Aphids
Diseases
Rust