{"product_id":"chinese-silver-grass-miscanthus-sinensis","title":"Chinese Silver Grass - Miscanthus sinensis","description":"\u003cp\u003eChinese Silver Grass (\u003cem\u003eMiscanthus sinensis\u003c\/em\u003e) is the bold ornamental grass for the back of a border. It forms a fast growing clump about 1m tall and 1m wide of arching green leaves, then sends up tall plumes of buff-brown flowers in late summer and autumn that fade to a silvery cream. It is tough, totally cold hardy and unfussy about soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlumes that change with the season.\u003c\/strong\u003e The arching flower heads open buff-brown and age through autumn to a warm, silvery cream.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarm autumn tones.\u003c\/strong\u003e Stems fade to an attractive toasty brown, and the leaves often pick up spicy shades as the weather cools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick to establish.\u003c\/strong\u003e A fast growing grass, it makes a full clump quickly, so a back-of-border drift fills out without a long wait.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Totally cold hardy, happy in almost any soil including heavy clay, and in need of little after-care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut flowers and wildlife.\u003c\/strong\u003e The plumes dry well for arrangements, and the clump suits a wildlife garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBack of the border.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a drift behind lower perennials and shrubs. The tall plumes rise above everything in front of them in late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrairie style gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mix it with other grasses and sun loving perennials for the loose, naturalistic look that is popular in contemporary gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCutting gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest a few stems when the plumes are at their fluffiest. They keep their shape in a vase and dry well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Chinese Silver Grass in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the best flowering, though it tolerates part shade. It is totally cold hardy, so frost is no concern, and it grows across most of the country. In warm, humid gardens it will thrive provided the soil is not left sodden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost any soil will do, heavy clay included, as long as it is not boggy. Soil that stays wet through winter is the one thing to avoid, so mound the bed if drainage is poor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water well after planting and through the first summer. After that it needs little attention, and feeding is optional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove dead flowerstalks to tidy the clump. In late winter, cut the old growth to just above the ground before the new shoots appear. If your garden backs onto bushland in a mild, moist district, cut the plumes before they shed seed so the plant does not wander.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Chinese Silver Grass as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, and in 140mm pots in packs of 10. Tubes are the economical choice for a long drift. The 140mm pots arrive with a bigger root system and settle in a little faster. Choose your size on this page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock comes from our grower, who does not always have it. When there is none, the tube shows as sold out on this page, and the notify button emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grasses-for-landscaping\"\u003eGrasses for landscaping\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/ornamental-grasses-a-guide-to-lush-garden-design\"\u003eA guide to ornamental grasses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/autumn-colour-plants\"\u003ePlants with autumn colour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mass-planting-plants\"\u003eMore plants for mass planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it get and how far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clump reaches about 1m tall and 1m wide, with the plumes rising above it in late summer. Plant 1m apart for a drift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it spread or self-seed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt grows as a clump rather than running. In mild, moist districts it can seed into nearby bush, so cut the plumes before they shed if your garden borders bushland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it cope with heavy clay?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It grows in almost any soil, but keep it out of ground that stays wet through winter, because wet roots are its main weakness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790858813759,"sku":"MIS-SIN-tube","price":13.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67790858879295,"sku":"MIS-SIN-140MM-P10","price":188.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/chinese-silver-grass-miscanthus-sinensis.jpg?v=1792209587","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/chinese-silver-grass-miscanthus-sinensis","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}