Miscanthus Ferner Osten
£15.00
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notes
Miscanthus Ferner Osten is a deciduous, clump-forming grass featuring long, arching leaves which mature into a warm orange in the autumn. In high summer superb panicles of flowers are held high above the mounds of foliage, which take on a beautiful silvery pink as they age. These elegant seed heads will last from August well into the winter, adding movement to the border.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 3L
- Height and Spread: 150cm (5ft) x 100cm (3ft 3in)
Features
notes
Miscanthus Ferner Osten is a deciduous, clump-forming grass featuring long, arching leaves which mature into a warm orange in the autumn. In high summer superb panicles of flowers are held high above the mounds of foliage, which take on a beautiful silvery pink as they age. These elegant seed heads will last from August well into the winter, adding movement to the border.
Insights
This showy ornamental grass can be planted to great effect in a variety of locations, from large coastal planting schemes to Prairie Planting areas in smaller gardens. Ferner Osten is a recipient of the RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit), for all round excellence in the garden.
Details
- Flowers: August - September with fluffy seed heads in autumn
- Hardy
Planting
- All moist, well drained soil types
- All aspects
- Full sun
Care
- Cut back old stems to the ground between February and the end of March, before new growth resumes. These cuttings can be left on the ground as natural mulch or composted.
- Although it is frost hardy, protect from harsh frost in cold areas.
Glossary