Miscanthus sin. 'Lady in Red' - 5 Ltr pot

Description
With its purple/green leaf colouring, the Garten-Chinaschilf 'Lady in Red' (Miscanthus sinensis) is a decorative design element in the garden, which also stands out with its upright growth. The silver-white flower panicles adorn this grass from autumn onwards. It feels most at home in a sunny to semi-shady location with a well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil. In favourable conditions, this hardy grass reaches a height of approx. 1.6 m and grows up to 80 cm wide.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * cut flower * attractive bright red autumn colouring * attractive panicles of flowers

Leaves
High foliage ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of Garten-Chinaschilf 'Lady in Red' are purple/green, linear. Garten-Chinaschilf 'Lady in Red' is bright red in autumn.

Frost hardiness
The Garten-Chinaschilf 'Lady in Red' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
This plant should not be cut back in autumn, as it looks pretty in winter, or the dead plant parts serve as winter protection. Only prune in spring before new shoots appear.

Flower
The silvery-white flowers of Garten-Chinaschilf 'Lady in Red' appear in panicles from September to November.

Use
Cut, solitary, rock garden, cottage garden