Flamingo Ornamental Grasses (Miscanthus Orientalis Flamingo)

Flamingo Ornamental Grasses Description

Flamingo Grass is a striking ornamental grass that adds both beauty and movement to any garden. This elegant grass is characterised by its graceful, arching habit and vibrant, pink tinged flower plumes that emerge in late summer. These soft, feathery blooms gradually fade to silvery tones as the season progresses, extending its visual interest throughout autumn and into the winter months. Its upright growth habit and delicate flowers make it a fantastic choice for borders, mixed plantings, or containers.

Reaching a height of around 1 to 1.2 metres (3 to 4 feet), Flamingo Grass offers a perfect balance of stature and softness, creating texture and a sense of movement in the garden. The plant’s slender, green foliage complements the flowers, transitioning to golden hues in autumn, providing a striking contrast to other plants in the landscape. This low-maintenance grass is ideal for adding seasonal interest and vibrant colour, while its compact size makes it a suitable option for smaller gardens or container planting.

Pruning Advice

Late Winter or Early Spring Pruning: In late winter or early spring, before new growth begins, cut back the old foliage to about 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) above ground level. This will tidy up the plant and encourage fresh growth for the new season.

Remove Dead Foliage: Any dead or damaged foliage should be trimmed away during the pruning process to maintain its health and appearance.

Clean Up: After cutting back, remove the trimmed material to prevent the build up of pests or diseases and ensure its vitality for the upcoming growing season.

Further Information

Seasonal Appeal: The vibrant pink flowers and golden foliage offer visual interest through the summer, autumn, and into the winter, as the flower plumes dry and persist through the colder months.

Low Maintenance: Once established, Flamingo Grass requires minimal care, making it an ideal choice for low maintenance gardens.

Wildlife Friendly: The plant attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies during its blooming period, while the dried plumes provide food for birds in winter.

Versatile: Works well in a range of garden styles, from contemporary to traditional, and is perfect for mixed borders, cottage gardens, or ornamental grass beds.

Compact Size: Its relatively small size makes it suitable for smaller gardens or even containers, adding texture without overwhelming the space.

Delivery & Returns

Free delivery is available on most orders (except Premium Products) providing they meet the minimum spend criteria for the size of box or pallet. Pallet deliveries and large box deliveries for tall plants are indicated by icons on the product table listings. Delivery costs and minimum order details for each packaging type are as follows:

* Standard Sized Boxes (Bare root up to 1.2m tall & pots up to 7.5L) | Free UK Mainland Delivery for orders over £250 | or £9.98 charge.

* Tall Sized Boxes (Bare roots 1.2m & over) | Free UK Mainland Delivery for orders over £250 | or £24.99 charge.

* Pallets (Root balls, large pots 10L+, trees etc | Free UK Mainland Delivery for orders over £350 | or £82 charge.

* Pleached Trees (Specialist Delivery) | Free UK Mainland Delivery for orders over £1500 | or £450 charge.