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Giant Chinese Silver Grass
Miscanthus floridulus giganteus
Miscanthus floridulus giganteus, a giant Silver Grass with a slender habit, ideal for creating impressive and ornamental hedges or plant screens. It adds movement and texture to your garden.
Description
Height at maturity
2,50 m
Wingspan at maturity
1,20 m
Exposure
sun
Flowering
September to October
Hardiness
-29°C
Miscanthus floridulus giganteus – Giant Chinese Silver Grass
Origins and characteristics
Miscanthus floridulus giganteus is a perennial ornamental grass from Asia, a hybrid between Miscanthus sinensis and Miscanthus sacchariflorus. It belongs to the Poaceae family. This plant is valued for its impressive height and ornamental foliage, forming large upright clumps ideal for natural screens in the garden. It is non-invasive.
Description and highlights
This grass forms dense clumps of dark green, arching leaves with a white central vein. In autumn, large feathery panicles appear in pale pink to silvery tones. These persist into winter, adding structure and interest to the garden during the cold season.
- Mature height: 2.50 meters
- Width: 1 to 1.20 meters
- Flower color: Pale pink to silvery
- Foliage: Dark green, deciduous
- Habit: Upright, bushy
- Fragrance: Not fragrant
Plant features
- Type: Perennial ornamental grass
- Hardiness: Hardy to -29 °C (USDA zones 5-9)
- Lifespan: Long-lived perennial
Flowering and fruiting
- Blooming: September to October
- Highlights: Feather-like inflorescences add autumn appeal and remain decorative through winter
Light and soil
- Exposure: Full sun
- Soil: Rich, moist to fresh, well-drained
Planting
- Period: Spring or autumn
- Spacing: 1 to 1.5 meters between plants
- Tip: Allow enough space for its large growth and avoid crowding with other plants
Watering
- Needs: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
- Tip: Water regularly in the first year to encourage deep rooting
Pruning
- Maintenance: Cut dry stems back to ground level in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges
Propagation
- Method: Divide clumps in spring
- Tip: Divide every 3 to 5 years to maintain vigour
Garden use
Ideal for:
- Creating natural hedges or privacy screens
- Adding vertical interest in borders
- Decorating pond edges
- Growing as a specimen plant for its sculptural form
Pest and disease resistance
- Resistance: Good resistance to diseases and pests
- Watch for: Slugs and snails that may damage young shoots in spring
Tips for healthy growth
- Low maintenance: Easy-care plant
- Companions: Combines well with medium-sized perennials or smaller grasses for contrast in height and texture
Features
- Common name : Giant Chinese Silver Grass
- Family : Poaceae
- Category : Grass Plants
- Spread : 1,20 m
- Foliage : deciduous
- Use : hedges, natural screens, isolated, flowerbeds, waterside,
- Soil : all
- Density per m² :
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Our delivery methods
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