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Dramatic, late season interest is provided in two forms by Miscanthus sinensis ‘Ferner Osten’. Not to be outdone by the tall, dense, sprays of silky, plum-coloured flowers, the leaves put on a show of their own with a magnificent display of autumn colour. For most of the growing season, the mound-forming, narrow foliage is blue green, however as autumn arrives, it turns many shades of orange, copper, and red. At a similar time, flowers mature to hues of pink and silver. A simply spectacular cultivar, good as both a free-standing specimen, or in a mixed or herbaceous border. Useful as a summer screening plant to create privacy within the garden. Flower heads will be more numerous following a long, hot summer. Prefers moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil in full sun. Protect from excessive winter wet. H&S: 1.5m x 1m. Hardy, deciduous perennial.
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Key Information
| Latin Name | Miscanthus sinensis Ferner Osten P9 |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Eulalia |
| Hardiness | H6 (-15 to -20°C) |
| Colour | Red |
| Type | Perennial |
| Format | 9cm Pots |
| Position | Full-Sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height in Maturity (m) | 1.50 m |
| Spread in Maturity (m) | 1.00 |
| AGM | Yes |
| Soil Conditions | Chalk Clay Loam Sand |
| Soil Acidity | Acid Alkaline Neutral |
| Aspect | East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing |
| Drought Tolerant | Yes |
| Good for pots | Yes |
| Good for wildlife | Yes |
| Good for cutting | Yes |
