Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light'
Luminous silver-edged elegance
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Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light'
- Illuminate your borders with the incredibly elegant, fine-textured foliage of this highly sought-after, award-winning ornamental grass.
- Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light' features slender green leaves with crisp white margins, giving the entire plant a luminous, silvery, glowing appearance.
- This miscanthus has a wonderful, graceful, arching habit that sways beautifully in the slightest breeze, bringing mesmerizing movement to the garden.
- It is exceptionally late to flower, sending up delicate reddish-bronze plumes that provide crucial, spectacular interest just as other plants are dying back.
- Highly structural and remarkably easy to grow, it is an absolute necessity for modern, prairie-style, or minimalist garden designs.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light' needs a heavy 40cm wide pot to stop it blowing over.
How big does it get?
Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light' typically reaches a mature height of 150 cm and a spread of 100 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light' requires full sun for at least 6 hours a day.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light' prefers moderately fertile, well-drained soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light' needs about 2.5 centimetres of water per week, keeping the soil evenly moist.
Will this plant need pruning?
Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light' requires pruning in late winter or early spring. Cut the old stems back to around 10 to 15 centimetres from the ground before new growth appears.
How hardy is this plant?
Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light' is fully hardy (H6), tolerating temperatures down to -15°C to -20°C. It is robust and grows reliably in all regions of the UK.
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