Miscanthus sinensis ‘Grosse Fontane’
Blooming Time
Exposure
A superb selection with magnificent early fall-borne silvery plumes that extend well above its cascading foliage, `Grosse Fontaene’ is one of the finest choices for planting in groups, massing as a screen or hedge, or using alone as a specimen. It lends itself well to the large scale of golf courses and look marvelous throughout the winter months.
Details
Hardiness Zone:
Blossom Color:
Violet to Purple
Growth Habit:
Clump Forming
Max Height:
7'
Texture:
Recommended Spacing:
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Special Characteristics
Features
Magnificent early fall-borne silvery plumes that extend well above its cascading foliage--nice all winter.
Landscape Value
Superb specimen, accent, companion, or hedge/screen. Also excellent as a large-scale ground cover when mass planted.
Care
Watering:
Giant Fountain Japanese Silver Grass is moderately drought tolerant but benefits from occasional watering, to maintain soil in a moist but not wet condition, during the summer months.
Fertilizing:
Giant Fountain Japanese Silver Grass is a moderate feeder, benefiting from a couple of annual applications of slow release fertilizer. A spring application of a 3-1-2 ratio (such as a 15-5-10) can be applied at a rate of about 10 pounds per 1000 square feet, and during early fall, an application of a 2-1-2 ratio (such as a 10-5-10) can be applied to encourage root development and cold hardiness.
Pruning:
Giant Fountain Japanese Silver Grass should be enjoyed all winter long, then, during early April before it begins to grow again, it should be pruned or mowed back to ground level.