Viridiscens Fountain Ornamental Grasses (Miscanthus Alopecuroides Viridiscens)

Viridiscens Fountain Ornamental Grasses Description

Viridiscens Fountain Grass is an elegant and graceful ornamental grass that adds soft texture and movement to any garden. Known for its arching, arching green foliage, this variety of Miscanthus creates a lush, fountain like effect, which makes it a perfect choice for borders, mixed plantings, or even container gardening. It produces delicate, silvery or creamy flower heads in late summer, adding interest and providing seasonal appeal as the plumes fade to soft, pale hues through autumn and winter.

This grass is particularly valued for its compact size, growing to a height of around 1 to 1.2 metres (3 to 4 feet), making it ideal for smaller gardens or for adding texture without overwhelming a space. Its upright, arching form offers year round visual interest, as the foliage retains its structure throughout the colder months, even though the plant dies back in winter.

Pruning Advice

Late Winter or Early Spring Pruning: In late winter or early spring, after the plant has died back and before new growth begins, cut the foliage down to about 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches) above ground level. This helps maintain a tidy appearance and allows new shoots to emerge.

Remove Dead Foliage: Any dead or damaged foliage should be trimmed back to keep the plant looking neat.

Clean Up: After cutting back the old foliage, remove the cuttings from the base of the plant to prevent disease and encourage healthy growth.

Further Information

Seasonal Interest: Viridiscens provides multi season appeal, from its soft, flowing green foliage in the spring and summer to its attractive plumes and golden autumn colour.

Low Maintenance: This grass is easy to grow and maintain once established, making it perfect for gardeners looking for a hassle free plant.

Wildlife Friendly: The flower heads provide seeds for birds, and the grass offers shelter for small wildlife, contributing to a more biodiverse garden.

Versatile: It works well in a variety of garden styles, from contemporary minimalist to cottage gardens, and is a great choice for adding texture and movement.

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.