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Miscanthus sinensis Roland - Silvergrass

Miscanthus sinensis Roland
Eulalia, Porcupine Grass, Chinese silver Grass, Maiden Grass, Zebra Grass, Susuki Grass

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This miscanthus is a giant! It is an imposing yet graceful grass, sometimes reaching over 2.5m (8ft) in height when in flower. The spike is larger and wider than in other varieties. Very hardy, it is ideal for cold regions. Plant it in the background of large flower beds or as an impressive standalone.
Flower size
30 cm
Height at maturity
2.20 m
Spread at maturity
1.50 m
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time March to April
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Description

Miscanthus sinensis 'Roland' is a giant eulalia, imposing itself with grace and majesty. It sometimes reaches over 2.5m (8ft) in height when flowering. The floral spikes appear in the middle of summer. They are arched, trailing, and curly, and are larger and wider than in other varieties. The wide foliage is dark green with a lighter midrib. This vigorous variety is one of the largest in its genus. It is very hardy, making it ideal for cold regions. Plant it in the background of large flower beds or as an impressive standalone.

 

 

The 'Roland' Chinese Silver Grass belongs to the Poaceae family. It is a horticultural selection derived from Miscanthus sinensis, native to East Asia and Oceania. This giant grass with short rhizomes grows in a non-running clump. It is tufted. The habit is both upright and trailing, reaching a height of 2.5m (8ft) when flowering, 2m (7ft) for the foliage, with a spread of 1.5m (5ft). The leaves are wider than those of other varieties. They are very long, flexible, and rough. They are initially dark green with white veins, then coppery in autumn and straw-coloured in winter. Long floral stalks emerge from the foliage from August to October, in the form of large silky finger-like spikes measuring 30 to 40cm (12 to 16in) long. They are lightly tinged with pink. As they fade, they take on a very soft pink hue.

 

This tall eulalia remains decorative for much of the winter. It is ideal for the background of large flower beds to which its strong presence brings a beautiful structure and a lot of grace. It will suit contemplative gardeners in a wild garden spirit. Plant it behind tall asters or helianthus. In modern gardens with clean lines, it can accompany bamboos or ferns if the soil is moist. Miscanthus are well suited for hedge planting, forming a screen along a path, to isolate a part of the garden, or simply to hide the view of the street or a neighbour's garden. In an urban garden, Miscanthus 'Roland' softens concrete structures. Along ponds, its monumental mass is indescribable: exotic, mysterious, and natural.

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Miscanthus sinensis Roland - Silvergrass (Flowering) Flowering
Miscanthus sinensis Roland - Silvergrass (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour white
Flowering time August to November
Inflorescence Panicle
Flower size 30 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour dark green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 2.20 m
Spread at maturity 1.50 m
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Miscanthus

Species

sinensis

Cultivar

Roland

Family

Poaceae

Other common names

Eulalia, Porcupine Grass, Chinese silver Grass, Maiden Grass, Zebra Grass, Susuki Grass

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference94491

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Planting and care

Miscanthus sinensis 'Roland' thrives in warm exposures and in healthy, fairly rich, deep, well-drained soil that remains moist in summer. This plant tolerates occasional drought if planted in deep soil. It can adapt to poor soil, but it will be less imposing and its growth will be slower. Cut back the foliage to ground level at the very beginning of spring, after the strongest frosts have passed. Apply well-decomposed compost once or twice a year (end of winter and autumn) or slow-release fertiliser. When it becomes less floriferous, divide the clump and collect the peripheral shoots to replant them.

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Planting period

Best planting time March to April
Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Back of border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Planting density 3 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Moist soil, well-draining

Care

Pruning instructions Using secateurs or shears, prune the stems to 20cm (8in) from the soil at the end of winter. In large gardens, use a hedge trimmer to prune more quickly.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time March to April
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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