Gracillimus Maiden Ornamental Grasses (Miscanthus Sinensis Gracillimus)

Gracillimus Maiden Ornamental Grasses Description

Gracillimus Maiden Grass is an elegant ornamental grass renowned for its graceful, fine textured foliage and striking flower plumes. It is a deciduous, clump forming grass that typically reaches a height of around 1.5 to 2 metres (5 to 6.5 feet) and forms a dense, upright mound. Its slender, arching green leaves create a soft, flowing effect in the garden, making it an excellent choice for adding texture and movement. In late summer, it produces feathery, silvery pink flower plumes that mature to a soft, tan colour by autumn, providing visual interest into the winter months.

Pruning Advice

Cutting back: In late winter or early spring, cut back the old foliage to ground level before the new shoots begin to grow. This helps promote fresh growth and maintains its tidy appearance. You can use shears or a hedge trimmer for this task.

Maintenance: Although it is relatively low maintenance, it is important to keep an eye on its base to ensure that it does not become too congested. Removing any dead or damaged growth during the growing season helps keep the plant looking its best.

Further Information

Year round interest: The striking flowerheads and graceful foliage offer beauty throughout the year. Even as the foliage fades in winter, the plant maintains its architectural form, providing structure to the garden.

Low maintenance: Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires minimal care. Its vertical habit and soft texture make it an excellent plant for borders, cottage gardens, or as a specimen plant in contemporary garden designs.

Wildlife friendly: The flowers attract pollinators, such as bees and butterflies, while the seedheads provide food for birds in autumn and winter.

Delivery & Returns

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* 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.

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