Miscanthus sin. 'Red Chief' - 2 Ltr pot

Description
With its medium green leaf colouring, Eulalia 'Red Chief' (Miscanthus sinensis) is a decorative design element in the garden, which also stands out with its upright growth. The red panicles of flowers adorn this grass from summer 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. 1.2 m and grows up to 80 cm wide.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower * attractive orange-red autumn colouring * attractive panicles of flowers

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Eulalia 'Red Chief' are medium green, linear. Eulalia 'Red Chief' is bright orange-red in autumn.

Frost hardiness
The Eulalia 'Red Chief' 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 red flowers of Eulalia 'Red Chief' appear in panicles from August to October.

Use
Cut, solitary, rock garden, cottage garden