Miscanthus Collection - Silver Grass

The Miscanthus Collection is a trio of ornamental perennial grasses, including the varieties ‘Red Chief’, ‘Gracillimus’ and ‘Adagio’. Known for their fine and variably colours, Chinese reeds form very beautiful clumps that bring lightness and movement to the garden. Their flowering, which occurs from September to November, takes the form of feathery spikes in varied shades. These robust and cold-resistant plants thrive in well-drained soils, from moist to occasionally dry. They flourish in sunny borders.

The collection consists of:

1 x Miscanthus sinensis ‘Red Chief’: This compact variety is distinguished by its reddish spikes that appear in autumn and its green foliage that turns coppery as winter approaches. It reaches a height of 1.20 m and spreads to 1 m.

1 x Miscanthus sinensis ‘Gracillimus’: Valued for its graceful habit and its rare fine olive-green foliage, this miscanthus forms a dense clump reaching 1.50 m in height. Its silvery spikes appear in autumn, offering discreet elegance to landscape compositions.

1 x Miscanthus sinensis ‘Adagio’: Compact and resilient, very floriferous, ‘Adagio’ is ideal for small gardens or pot cultivation. At 90 cm tall, it features fine leaves of silver-grey green and rosy spikes in autumn. Perfect for adding movement to smaller spaces.

The Miscanthus in this collection should be planted in spring or autumn, in full sun, in well-drained and fertile soil. They can be used in borders, in a large bed or as specimen plants for a structured effect. For a successful arrangement, place ‘Gracillimus’, the tallest variety, at the back of the border, followed by ‘Red Chief’ in the centre for its fineness and elegance, and finally ‘Adagio’ at the front for a cascading effect. Allow for 2 plants per m² for a dense effect or space them 70 cm apart for a more airy look.