Miscanthus Sinensis ‘Variegatus’

A tempting new tulip for chocoholics! The super-sized flowers of Tulip ‘Hot Chocolate’ come in an extraordinary shade of melted chocolate, illuminated with red-purple tints and finished with a touch of yellow at the base of the petals. The slender, upright flowers are held on weather-resistant stems. Indulge in the rich chocolate tones of this wonderful tulip as a single mass of colour or combine it with lighter shades for a striking contrast. Mid season. Height: 50-55cm (21in). Spread: 20cm (8in).

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A crowd-pleaser through all the seasons, Miscanthus sinensis ‘Variegatus’ is a deciduous grass that delivers elegant form and texture, variegated foliage, summer flowers and autumn colour that lasts well into the winter. 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.