Chinese miscanthus 'Purpurescens' 2L

Chinese Miscanthus 'Purpurascens' – the purple elegance of your garden

Chinese Miscanthus 'Purpurascens' (Miscanthus sinensis 'Purpurascens'), also known as Miscanthus Purascens, is an extremely decorative ornamental grass that impresses with its beautiful purple-orange leaves and striking inflorescences. It is perfect for home gardens, flower beds and naturalistic gardens.

Characteristics of Miscanthus 'Purpurascens'

Height and Habit

• Height: It grows up to 1.2-1.5 meters.
• Cut: It forms compact, erect clumps with an impressive appearance.

List

• Initially green, over time they change their color to reddish-purple, to take on intense purple-orange shades in autumn.

Inflorescences

• They appear in late summer and autumn.
• Initially silvery, with time pink-purple.
• Paniculate and fluffy, they remain decorative until winter.

Cultivation of Miscanthus 'Purpurascens'

Position and Soil

• Sunlight: Full sun or light partial shade.
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained, moderately moist. Avoid soils that are too wet and heavy.

Care

• Watering: Regular watering during periods of drought.
• Trimming: In early spring, cut last year's leaves and inflorescences to a height of a few centimeters above the ground.
• Fertilization: In spring, apply compound fertilizer or compost.

Immunity

• Frost resistance: Fully frost-resistant, suitable for the Polish climate.
• Disease resistance: Generally resistant to diseases and pests.

Use

Discounts and Compositions

• Ideal for planting in groups in perennial beds and naturalistic gardens.

Solitaire

• It is perfect as a solitary plant on lawns or in large gardens, where it is an elegant focal point.

Naturalistic and Prairie Gardens

• A great choice for stylish gardens with a natural character.

Soil stabilization

• It works well as a soil stabilizing plant, preventing erosion.

Plant Specifications

• Flower pot: 2 liters
• Age: 2 years old
• Frost resistance: Yes