Miscanthus Sinensis ‘Kleine Silberspinne’

For unusual silver hues in beds and borders in late summer, look no further than Miscanthus sinensis ‘Silberspinne’. Tall stems, that are ideal for cutting and adding to an indoor floral display, will produce long, feathery panicles of flowers that start off with a bronze tint, then fade to a silvery finish by autumn. Following a long, hot summer, the flower stems will be even more numerous than usual on this hardy perennial grass, giving a more impressive display when other plants may have struggled in the heat. Height: 120cm (47″). Spread: 50cm (20″). Miscanthus sinensis ‘Silberspinne’ provides unusual silver hues in beds and borders in late summer. Tall stems produce long, feathery panicles of flowers that begin with a bronze tint and fade to a silvery finish by autumn, making them ideal for cutting and adding to an indoor floral display. Grow Miscanthus grass in fertile, moist, well drained soil in full sun. Miscanthus Grass may resent soils that sit wet in winter. Prior to planting, improve drainage on particularly heavy soils by incorporating plenty of well rotted compost and grit.