Miscanthus sin. 'Silver Cloud' - C1

Description
With its green and white leaf colouring, Garten-Chinaschilf 'Silver Cloud' (Miscanthus sinensis) is a decorative design element in the garden, which also stands out with its upright and compact growth. The wine-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. 80 cm and grows up to 50 cm wide.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * cut flower * attractive flower panicles

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The deciduous leaves of the Garten-Chinaschilf 'Silver Cloud's are green-white, linear.

Frost hardiness
The Garten-Chinaschilf 'Silver Cloud' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, compact.

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 wine-red flowers of Garten-Chinaschilf 'Silver Cloud' appear in panicles from July to November.

Use
Cut, solitary, rock garden, cottage garden