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Miscanthus 'Sarabande'

Botanical name: M.sinensis 'Sarabande'
Family: Poaceae
Plant type: Large deciduous grassy plant.
Plant size: 1.7m tall x 1m spread
Depth & spacing: Plant with the crown at the soil surface & 1m apart.
Watering: Keep well watered whilst actively growing.
Frost tolerances: Hardy
Flowering time: Summer-Autumn.
Preferred soil: Moderately fertile and well drained is ideal. Do not allow the soil to become soggy over Winter.
Preferred aspect: Full sun.
Ideal climates: Cool to sub-tropical.
Pruning: Cut the plant back close to the ground each Winter.
Fertilising: Top dress annually in early Spring with a general purpose fertiliser.

Last Reviewed: 13/02/2004 11:30:37 AM
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