Chinese miscanthus: how fast does it grow?
How fast does Chinese miscanthus grow? You may be wondering about this when you want to know how to plan your space in . So be prepared for this type of grass to shoot up quickly.
Chinese Miscanthus. Illustrative photo By Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=63901880
A lot depends on the selected seedling, but the thing about Chinese miscanthus is that its growth is described as very intense. At the same time, it does not expand too much to the sides, and therefore, it does not take up too much space in width. Most often, miscanthus takes a year to reach its maximum size (or rather, the size assigned to a specific variety).
Chinese miscanthus: when to plant?
When to plant Chinese miscanthus so that it develops best and can become a real decoration? This one is not too demanding in this respect, but the best time to put it in the ground will be spring. Before you place miscanthus in the ground, you should properly prepare its position. First, dig the soil so that it is properly loosened. Also consider using compost in the area where you want to plant.
How to plant Chinese Miscanthus?
How to plant Chinese Miscanthus to provide it with appropriate conditions for growth? The process itself does not have to make you afraid, because it turns out to be quite simple. Take care of a place that will be well sunny. The grass will also cope with light shade, as long as it is not too deep. Before placing miscanthus in the ground, be sure to clean the soil of stones and weeds so that they do not interfere with the new plant’s growth.
Kielce, October 24, 2023, Botanical Garden. The photo shows Chinese Miscanthus. Photo Paweł Małecki / Agencja Wyborcza.pl
The distance from each other to place individual plants depends largely on the variety of Chinese Miscanthus you choose. Most often, it is done in the range from 40 to 120 centimeters. Although this ornamental grass is often chosen for the garden, you can often find it in open spaces or in urban areas. Very often it is an attractive background for the lower ones.
Chinese Miscanthus: where to buy a seedling?
Where to buy Chinese miscanthus? If you care about a specific variety, look around gardening stores. There are also many nurseries in Poland where you can easily find seedlings about 60 centimeters high.
Chinese miscanthus: when to prune?
When to prune Chinese Miscanthus? Like other ornamental grasses, miscanthus also needs to be trimmed regularly. It is best to perform this procedure in spring, when the frosts end. Usually this time falls at the turn of March and April. The leaves should be cut to a height of 5 centimeters each time. Be sure to do this before your grass sprouts new shoots.
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Source: Gazeta
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