Miscanthus sinensis - 'Rigoletto' (Miscanthus)

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Type	Grass, Deciduous, Flowering
Form	Spreading arching, Architectural Form
Size	Medium Border Plant (50-180cm height)
Colours	White Flowers (Summer late), Variegated green-white Foliage
Care	Low/Easy Maintenance
Hardiness	Frost hardy, Drought Tolerant
Growth	Fast Growing Plant
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Miscanthus sinensis - Cultivation Notes

This large ornamental grass is tough & fast growing, preferring any well drained soil - yet not to fertile. They are drought tolerant and love full sun, so good for dry spots. Mulch in autumn, cut back hard in late winter, divide clumps every few years.

Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage

Strengths of Miscanthus sinensis:

Sun loving drought tolerant plant
Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant
Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils

Weaknesses of Miscanthus sinensis

Invasive top growth

Design & Plant Use for Miscanthus sinensis:

Ornamental grass ideal for drift planting in a sunny spot

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