Miscanthus sin. 'Red Zenith' - P11

Description
With its medium green leaf colouring, Garten-Chinaschilf 'Red Zenith' (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. 2 m and grows up to 1 m wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Miscanthus sinensis 'Robnith'.

Bulletpoints
* Attractive flower panicles

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Garten-Chinaschilf 'Red Zenith's are medium green, linear.

Frost hardiness
The Garten-Chinaschilf 'Red Zenith' 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 Garten-Chinaschilf 'Red Zenith' appear in panicles from August to October.

Use
Solitary, rock garden, cottage garden