Plant of the Month: Miscanthus Sinensis Flamingo
Kristen Lackajis • September 19, 2025
September's Plant of the Month is the Miscanthus Sinensis Flamingo - also known as 'eulalia'.
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.
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