Miscanthus nepalensis
Himalayan fairy grass
An ornamental grass providing a stunning display as summer takes hold with airy golden plumes arising on tall, slender stems high above lush mounded foliage. Ribbons of green leaves cascade in neat arcs, a flowing base for the striking floral spires. Ideal for borders and gravel gardens, the delicate tassels of Miscanthus nepaulensis shine in autumnal sunlight, holding their gilded colour even as their finch-friendly seeds take shape.
How to care for Miscanthus nepalensis:
Leave top growth standing through winter. Cut back to ground level late February as new shoots appear within the crown.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
1.2m
Eventual spread:
1m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Fast-growing
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This grass dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
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Standard Delivery£5.95
Miscanthus nepalensis
Himalayan fairy grass
An ornamental grass providing a stunning display as summer takes hold with airy golden plumes arising on tall, slender stems high above lush mounded foliage. Ribbons of green leaves cascade in neat arcs, a flowing base for the striking floral spires. Ideal for borders and gravel gardens, the delicate tassels of Miscanthus nepaulensis shine in autumnal sunlight, holding their gilded colour even as their finch-friendly seeds take shape.
How to care for Miscanthus nepalensis:
Leave top growth standing through winter. Cut back to ground level late February as new shoots appear within the crown.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
1.2m
Eventual spread:
1m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Fast-growing
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
-
This grass dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
Standard Delivery£5.95