Product description
'Lady in Red' is a highly ornamental, clump-forming grass celebrated for its dynamic seasonal colour changes. It begins with lush, arching green blades that transition into spectacular shades of burgundy and fiery red as autumn approaches, topped with feathery, silvery-pink flower plumes that catch the light beautifully.
This grass requires a position in full sun to develop its most intense red colouration and prefers moist, free-draining soil. Leave the structural foliage and faded plumes standing throughout the colder months to provide architectural interest, then chop the entire clump down to the ground just before new growth begins to emerge.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
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Miscanthus 'Lady in Red'
Miscanthus 'Lady in Red'
Product description
'Lady in Red' is a highly ornamental, clump-forming grass celebrated for its dynamic seasonal colour changes. It begins with lush, arching green blades that transition into spectacular shades of burgundy and fiery red as autumn approaches, topped with feathery, silvery-pink flower plumes that catch the light beautifully.
This grass requires a position in full sun to develop its most intense red colouration and prefers moist, free-draining soil. Leave the structural foliage and faded plumes standing throughout the colder months to provide architectural interest, then chop the entire clump down to the ground just before new growth begins to emerge.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
Give your plants the best start
Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
For the Miscanthus, do not cut the dead, tan foliage down in the autumn; leave the entire architectural clump standing through the winter to provide spectacular visual interest, and then chop it down to the ground just before the new green shoots emerge.
How to Water
Water Miscanthus deeply once a week during its first season to establish roots. Once mature, it is quite drought-tolerant. Only water during prolonged dry spells when the soil feels parched, as it thrives in well-drained ground.
How to Plant
Dig a hole in a brightly lit, open location where these ornamental grasses can catch the breeze and show off their movement. Miscanthus are highly adaptable to poor dirt, but loosening the earth and adding a little compost will help the clumps establish their width much faster.
