The miscanthus sinensis flamingo is a deciduous grass featuring graceful, elegant, arching green leaves up to 2cm wide, each with a distinct white midrib. In the autumn, the foliage transforms into a beautiful golden orange. Throughout late summer, it produces feathery pink flower plumes that gradually fade to a silvery colour as autumn approaches.



Miscanthus can be grown in any moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Although it does require protection from the excessive winter wetness.

Key Features:

• Flower Colour: Green leaves within white midrib. Pink flowers transform to golden orange in autumn.
• Size: Typically grows to 1.8m tall and 1m wide on reaching maturity.
• Hardiness: Can tolerate a wide range of climates. 
• Sunlight: Full sun. 
• Soil: Thrives in moist, well-drained, fertile soil. Protect from excessive wet.
• Maintenance: Cut back in early spring ready for new shoots in March/April. 

Uses:

• Borders: Adds height, texture and colour to garden borders.
• Containers: Suitable for growing in pots.

Planting and Care:

• Planting: Ideally planted in spring or autumn. Plant 1 – 3 plants per square metre. 
• Watering: Should get plenty of moisture from rainfall so requires little watering.
• Fertilising: Doesn’t require added fertiliser. 
• Pruning: Cut back dead leaves in late winter/early spring ready for new shoots in March/April.